American Samoa Government v. Leiataua

Order Denying Motion for Stay of Execution of Sentence:

Appellant Theresa Fanuaea Leiataua ("Leiataua") moves us to stay execution of her criminal sentence, pending appeal, on the basis of "cause *123shown" under A.S.C.A. § 46.2401. Leiataua was convicted on two counts of larceny or fraud in violation of A.S.C.A. § 28.0111. The first conviction, in CRNo. 9-94, involved the use of a false invoice to secure a loan from the Development Bank of American Samoa ("DBAS"). The second conviction, in CR No. 44-94, involved Leiataua's actions in using her position as vice-president of loans at DBAS to bypass…