Leon Guerrero urges DOI to Include Guam in Seabed Mining Review
"Federal regulations carry the force of law," Governor Leon Guerrero noted in her letter, citing Supreme Court precedent.
By Jolene Toves ·
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Pauluhn asks Court to review GEC decision on Moylan's AG Ballot eligibility
Jordan Pauluhn, a nonpartisan candidate for Attorney General has asked the Superior Court of Guam to intervene in the dispute over the Guam Election Commission's handling of a complaint regarding Attorney General Douglas Moylan's alleged Republican Party affiliation.
By Jolene Toves ·
Operation Protektot Y Famagu'on leads to arrest of five men on Guam
Five men were arrested as part of Operation Protektot Y Famagu'on, or "Defender of Children," an undercover law enforcement initiative conducted in Guam from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27 targeting individuals allegedly seeking unlawful sexual contact with minors online.
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan silent on meaning of number '5' displayed on OAG billboard
Guam Ethics Commission Executive Director Nico Fujikawa could not confirm or deny the existence of a complaint or investigation, citing legal protections for respondents and complainants.
By Jolene Toves ·
Quan becomes first Superior Court magistrate confirmed to a third term
Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan made history as the first judge to be unanimously confirmed by the Guam Legislature to a third term as a magistrate. During his remarks, he emphasized teamwork, institutional resilience and service to future generations.
By Jolene Toves ·
Administration rejects Moylan's claim that nothing has been done to address abandoned vehicles
"Friday, Aug. 28 was the 240th day of the calendar year and day 331 of the fiscal year. Numbers don’t lie and by any math or measure, other than Doug Moylan’s, there are abandoned vehicles being removed from public and private spaces from Yigo to Merizo at a rate of 1.5 to 2.09 a day, every day, all year long including weekends and holidays," the administration said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Driver in 2024 Korean tourist murder case receives 15-year sentence
Superior Court Judge John Terlaje handed down the sentence on Friday. Camacho received 10 years for the robbery charge and five years for the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement.
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan warns abandoned vehicle owners of criminal charges, announces amnesty period
"So, these abandoned cars clearly fall within debris refuse that would subject them to a possible felony. That's how we are going to approaching. There's also possible trespassing to government property types of issues, misdemeanor violation. We're going to throw the book at them. We've had it," Moylan said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Woman accused in Dededo machete attack released
Millagracia was charged with aggravated assault as a third-degree felony and released on her personal recognizance.
By Jolene Toves ·
GEC sets Ballot order for Nov. 3 General Election
Only offices with more than one candidate per party were drawn, including senatorial, nonpartisan attorney general, Guam Education Board and the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
Trump Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship raise concerns for U.S. Territories says Right to Democracy
Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, the first "non-exhaustively identifies certain categories of children of aliens who are not entitled to birthright citizenship consistent with historical exceptions to birthright citizenship recognized by the Supreme Court in Barbara," The White House states.
By Jolene Toves ·
Aggravated assault case against Dededo man dismissed without prejudice in Superior Court
A case against a man accused of aggravated assault was dismissed without prejudice in the Superior Court of Guam on Monday, according to the Magistrate Summary Report from the Office of the Attorney General. The affidavit of probable…
District Court dismisses attorney general's suit against governor
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that the District Court of Guam has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Douglas Moylan against the Governor and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
By Jolene Toves ·
All four suspects in Yigo killing have arrest records
The four suspects accused in the home invasion and murder of Jesus D. Valle, 72, on July 10 each have an arrest record, according to documents filed by the Office of the Attorney General.
By Jolene Toves ·
Chief prosecutor Curtis Van de Veld resigns from AG's office
Curtis Van de Veld has resigned as chief prosecutor of the Office of the Attorney General of Guam.
By Jolene Toves ·
Attorney general warns against price gouging before storm
Attorney General Douglas Moylan reminded local businesses that price gouging will not be tolerated in a statement on Thursday as a result of recent storm developments.
By Jolene Toves ·
Supreme Court rules against Trump birthright citizenship order
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that President Donald Trump's executive order narrowing birthright citizenship violates the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause, a decision advocates said carries significant implications for…
Man sentenced to 30 years for sexual conduct with a minor
Nicolas Engracio Damian Roberto will serve 30 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct against a minor, the Office of the Attorney General announced following a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon.
By Jolene Toves ·
Man charged with drug possession and witness tampering
A man was charged in the Superior Court of Guam on Monday with drug possession and witness tampering.
By Jolene Toves ·
Legislative committee takes up economic and regulatory measures
The Guam Legislature's Committee on Economic Investment, Military Buildup, Regional Relations, Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Justice, Election, and Retirement held a public hearing Friday for Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan, who is seeking reappointment to the Superior Court of Guam.
Court dismisses suit over Southern High elevator access
The U.S. District Court of Guam has dismissed a federal lawsuit against the Guam Department of Education over elevator accessibility at Southern High School, ruling in favor of GDOE Superintendent Judith T. Won Pat.
Acting governor rejects Republican hiring freeze proposal
Acting Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio has rejected a Republican proposal to freeze hiring and limit pay raises across the Government of Guam, telling lawmakers it conflicts with opinions from two former attorneys general.
Lawsuit seeks $61.5M from Guam Visitors Bureau
A lawsuit filed Monday in the District Court of Guam seeks $61.5 million from the Guam Visitors Bureau, alleging former president Carl Gutierrez repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted an employee during official travel and in GVB offices between October 2022 and August 2024.
Supreme Court affirms governor's authority to establish hospitals
The Supreme Court of Guam has ruled that the governor has authority under the Organic Act to establish hospitals and public health services and that the Attorney General cannot use local law to block the expenditure of federal funds for a…
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