Four juvenile detention officers in American Samoa still haven't been given access to trial evidence despite being arrested and charged on felony charges almost a month ago.
The attorney for one of officers said at a hearing that they had not yet received pre-trial discovery from the government.
Okesene Alo, one of the charged officers, was in the High Court this week.
High Court in Fagatogo, American Samoa. Photo: noaa
Alo pleaded not guilty of 14 felonies including possession of methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine and aiding and permitting the escape of a prisoner.
Alo remains in custody on $US50,000 bail.
When queried, Prosecutor Christy Dunn told the Chief Justice they are still waiting for a police report and don't know why there is a delay.
The court encouraged the government to provide discovery, including the police report, and set a pre-trial conference for June 30.
The trial is scheduled for the middle of next year.