Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming closure for 11 U.S. Nationals in Whittier, Alaska, who had been facing changes regarding past votes in a local election in Alaska. Alaska prosecutors decided to drop the charges against them, after nearly three years of legal defense resulting from their votes.
"I'm relieved for our people in Alaska and glad to hear their case is over," said Congresswoman Amata.
Amata had publicly called for forgiveness and restoration for the defendants, stating at the time, "I hope the wonderful people of Alaska, where I've visited many times, will be forgiving of this mistake by the local U.S. national...