Afa Ripley Jr.
Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Attorney General of American Samoa | |
| In office 2 May 2007 – 17 January 2013 | |
| Governor | Togiola Tulafono |
| Preceded by | Malaetasi Togafau |
| Succeeded by | Afoa Moega Lutu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1949 |
Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr. is a former Attorney General of American Samoa. Governor Togiola Tulafono appointed him to succeed Malaetasi Togafau, who died on March 9, 2007, and he was approved by the Fono, or legislature.[2] Ripley is an alumnus of California Western School of Law, and was chairman of the board of the American Samoa Power Authority prior to his appointment.[3]
Career
[edit]Ripley began his law career after graduating from California Western School of Law in San Diego and passing the Hawaii State Bar in 1978. His legal work took him to Honolulu, where he served in several high-profile positions, including working for the State Attorney General’s Department, the Prosecuting Attorney’s office, and the City Corporation Council's office. In 1982, he transitioned into private practice. During his time as a prosecutor in Honolulu, Ripley earned recognition for his efficiency. He was particularly well-known for securing one of the fastest murder convictions in the history of the state. Ripley is also known for his community involvement, particularly through his television program, Samoa I Hawaii, which he produced alongside his wife, Marie. The program aired on Sunday nights on Channel 20 and provided coverage of various cultural events, immigration issues, social and health services, and other matters of interest to the Samoan community in Hawai'i.[1][4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Sutter, Frederic Koehler (1989). The Samoans: A Global Family. University of Hawai'i Press. Page 204. ISBN 978-0-8248-1238-6
- ↑ "American Samoa has new Attorney General". RNZ. 2 May 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ↑ "Governor Togiola appoints Fepulea'i Afa Ripley Jr. as Attorney General". AmericanSamoa.gov. Office of the Governor of American Samoa. Archived from the original on July 23, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ↑ Nakaso, Dan (2007). “Ex-Isle man gets post in Pago Pago”. The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved on December 30, 2024, from https://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/May/07/ln/FP705070345.html
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