Alaska dismisses charges against American Samoans in Whittier, but leaves open possibility of future prosecution | Surf New Media CMS

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Michael Pese (left) and Tupe Smith (right) with their three children

Alaska dismisses charges against American Samoans in Whittier, but leaves open possibility of future prosecution

“We are relieved to no longer have to worry about who will watch our kids if we are both put in jail” - Tupe Smith

September 16, 2026 4 minute read

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