Name: Tone Pulou Age: 26 School: Tautalatasi Tuato'o Alofau Elementary School [American Samoa Department of Education], Alofau, American Samoa Position: Elementary School Teacher Victim: Girl, 13 FBI Press Release (5 Oct 2011): Hawaii News Network (5 Oct 2011): Fugitive from Samoa arrested on Oahu KHON 2 (5 Oct 2011): Fugitive from American Samoa arrested on Oahu WHIO TV (6 Oct 2011): Fugitive faces extradition to American Samoa Hawaii News Now (6 Oct 2011): FBI arrests alleged Rape Fugitive in Honolulu Maui Now (6 Oct 2011): Alleged Rape Fugitive Arrested by FBI in Honolulu Samoa News Online (6 Oct 2011): FBI arrests teacher wanted in American Samoa for rape of 13-year-old girld KHON 2 (7 Oct 2011): Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student Star Advertiser (7 Oct 2011): Judge orders fugitive teacher held without bail on sex charges Hawaii News Now (7 Oct 2011): No bail for fugitive arrested for rape of child Samoa News Online (7 Oct 2011): Local fugitive arrested in Honolulu to face statutory rape charges here Samoa News Online (8 Oct 2011): Local fugitive denied bail in Honolulu, awaits extradition Hawaii News Now (24 Oct 2011): Teacher returns to American Samoa in sex case Samoa News (undated): Court News Samoa News (undated): Tone Pulou waives preliminary hearing Samoa News (undated): Bail revoked for fugitive extradited from Hawaii: Tone Pulou makes initial appearance Samoa Observer (24 Oct 2011): Fugitive fronts before Court Star Advertiser (25 Oct 2011): Teacher returns to American Samoa in sex case Tags:
Hawaii News Now: Ex-American Samoa teacher pleads guilty to rape (Apr 5 2012) Tone Pulou entered the guilty plea Thursday under an agreement with the attorney general's office, which dropped sexual abuse and child endangerment charges. Pulou admits that on a date between September 2009 and February 2010, he had sexual intercourse with the girl. According to the plea agreement, the girl became pregnant and has since given birth.
Star Advertiser: Former American Samoa teacher pleads guilty to rape of student (April 5 2012) A former American Samoa elementary school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student has pleaded guilty to rape. Tone Pulou entered the guilty plea Thursday under an agreement with the attorney general's office, which dropped sexual abuse and child endangerment charges.
Radio New Zealand International: Former American Samoa teacher pleads guilty to sex with 13- year-old student (April 6 2012) A former school teacher in American Samoa, Tone Pulou, has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year old student when he was teaching at Alofau Elementary School in 2009 and 2010. Pulou’s plea came under an agreement with the government in which he admitted guilt to statutory rape, while the government dropped charges of sexual abuse and child endangerment against him. The defendant admitted to having sex with the student but said he didn’t know that it was against the law.
Google News Alerts (April 5 2012): Ex-American Samoa teacher pleads guilty to rape Wausau Daily Herald PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (WTW) — A former American Samoa elementary school ... Tone Pulou entered the guilty plea Thursday under an agreement with the ... Teacher pleads guilty to rape in American Samoa New Zealand Herald A former American Samoa elementary school teacher accused of having a sexual ... Tone Pulou, 26, was originally also charged with first-degree sexual abuse ...
Google News Alert (April 6 2012): Former American Samoa teacher pleads guilty to rape of student, 13 ... The Republic AP PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A former American Samoa elementary school teacher ... Tone Pulou, 26, was originally also charged with first-degree sexual ...
Google News Alerts (June 7 2012): 28 months for former American Samoa teacher Ventura County Star Tone Pulou was sentenced Wednesday by the High Court of American Samoa. He pleaded guilty last month to rape under a plea agreement with prosecutors. Prison for former teacher who impregnated girl, 13 NorthJersey.com The High Court of American Samoa on Wednesday sentenced Tone Pulou to 28 months and ordered him to register as a sex offender. Pulou pleaded guilty last ... Teacher sentenced American Samoa pregnant student case New Zealand Herald The High Court of American Samoa on Thursday (local time) sentenced Tone Pulou to 28 months and ordered him to register as a sex offender.
Google News Alert (Nov 13 2012): American Samoa church offers job to jailed rapist Radio New Zealand International American Samoa's largest church has offered a job to a man jailed for 28 months for rape. Tone Pulou pleaded guilty this year to raping and impregnating a ... His defence lawyer has filed a motion with the High Court, seeking work release for the former public elementary school teacher. Included in the request is a letter from the general secretary of the Congregational Christian Church, stating the Church would like to hire Pulou to work as a custodian. But deputy attorney general, Mitzie Jessop, argues that Pulou is a convicted rapist, and if he works as a custodian for the church then he will again have access to young girls. The court has asked that a church representative appear in court to answer some questions and concerns.
Google News Alert (Nov 15 2012): Jailed American Samoa rapist to work for church Radio New Zealand International A convicted rapist in American Samoa, Tone Pulou, has been granted work release by the High Court. He will work as a janitor at the headquarters of the ... A convicted rapist in American Samoa, Tone Pulou, has been granted work release by the High Court. He will work as a janitor at the headquarters of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa at Kananafou....The reverend says this will be the first case where the church employs a convict. The prosecutor says she hopes it works out and that the church knows what it’s doing.
Google News Alerts (Nov 20 2012): American Samoa teacher who impregnated 13-year-old student allowed ... The Province The High Court of American Samoa last week ruled Tone Pulou (TOH'-nay POO'-low) may leave prison from 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays. He's earning money to pay ... Pulou is earning money to pay his victim $100 a month in child support for the son he fathered. He must also reimburse American Samoa $5,600 for extradition costs incurred after he was arrested in Honolulu. Teacher who impregnated girl allowed work release Straits Times Tone Pulou is serving a two-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to rape earlier this year in a deal with prosecutors. The High Court of American Samoa said ... American Samoa teacher who impregnated 13-year-old student allowed ... Windsor Star By AP November 20, 2012 5:10 PM PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - A court in American ... Tone Pulou is serving a two-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to rape ... Teacher who impregnated girl allowed work release Houston Chronicle PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — A court in American Samoa has ruled a former ... Tone Pulou is serving a two-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to rape ... Teacher who impregnated girl, 13, allowed work release Honolulu Star-Advertiser By AP Tone Pulou appeared in state Circuit Court for his extradition hearing. A court in American Samoa is allowing the former teacher convicted of raping a ...
