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Defender in Guam crash-stabbing case seeks expert

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:18 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - A public defender for a man accused of killing three Japanese tourists in a car crash and stabbing rampage in Guam is asking for an expert witness to testify about the suspect's psychiatric evaluation.

Guam classrooms sweat out air conditioner dispute

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:51:28 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - A procurement dispute over air conditioners is keeping some Guam classrooms hotter than the maximum temperature allowed by law.

Wrong man brought to court

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:19:14 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - The trial of a Guam man charged with kidnapping and rape was delayed when the wrong prisoner was brought to court.

Guam sex trafficking case delayed amid appeals

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:47:33 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - A sex trafficking trial in Guam has been delayed after consecutive appeals to the territory's Supreme Court by a convicted lounge owner and a police officer also accused in the case.

Guam attorney general: $7M needed for budget

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:45:15 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - The Guam attorney general's office says it needs more money and can't afford to hire enough prosecutors.

Guam senator pushes for new tax code

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:07:08 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - Guam Sen. Mike Limtiaco wants to separate the U.S. territory from the federal tax code and create a new tax structure for the Pacific island.

Guam judiciary seeks merit bonus money

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:21:49 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - The Judiciary of Guam has sent the governor a letter saying it needs an additional $865,000 to pay for staff merit bonuses required by law.

Guam schools receive slower Internet speeds

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:17:24 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - Internet speeds at Guam's schools are too slow, making the costs of connecting the service ineligible for federal reimbursement, the Pacific Daily News reported Thursday (http://ow.ly/kEBO2 ).

Man charged with leaving toddler in hot car

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:18:58 -0400

HAGATNA, Guam - A 36-year-old Guam man is facing a felony child abuse charge for allegedly leaving his young daughter unattended in a hot car.