The president said Harley can also brief the media and the public regarding the dismissal of some cases filed against former officers of the defunct PSB.
Harley earlier explained that the law allows him discretion to dismiss criminal charges prior to the trial particularly when there are pending settlement negotiations.
Earlier Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong dismissed Criminal Case. No. 07-156 against Pacific Savings Bank (PSB) officers Deborah Rengiil, John Devivo, Margo Llecholch and Mack Timothy Taunton on Oct. 3.According to the two page order , the information against defendants Rengiil and Llecholch are dismissed with prejudice while the information against defendants Devivo and Taunton are dismissed without prejudice.Harley sought the dismissal of these cases.Harley said that in his independent review and also due to the pending settlement negotiations for amounts greater than the$60,000 in dispute, he decided to ask for the dismissal of the case.President Remengesau earlier sent letters to the Olbiil Era Kelulau leaders calling for a meeting with Harley regarding the recent dismissal of cases.The president scheduled the meeting on Oct. 22 , it was however cancelled.The president said he will instead invite Harley to the press conference to explain the matter.
