The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on a recusal application sought by the last co-defendant who was charged with conspiracy to murder former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi in 2019. Talalelei Pauga also known as Ninja, applied to recuse Supreme Court Justice Niava Mata Tuatag.
Two new lawyers have taken over the legal representation for a couple facing a string of charges for alleged conspiracy following the withdrawal of the initial counsel. Lawyers Unasa Iuni Sapolu and her daughter Josephine Fuimaono Sapolu are now representing Sam Sua and his wife Marie Sivai Mamea.
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