FAMILY, friends and other supporters are expected to be at the local courthouse to show their support for Gov. Ralph DLG Torres at his arraignment on Monday, April 25, at 9 a.m.
The Office of the Attorney General has filed a criminal case against Torres alleging misconduct in public office, theft, and contempt.
The case against the governor is related to the issuance of airline tickets for business class, first class, or other premium-class travel for himself and/or first lady Diann T. Torres.
The AG’s office also alleges one count of contempt for the governor’s failure to appear in compliance with a House committee subpoena. The governor, in a lawsuit, has asked the court to declare that the subpoena violates CNMI statute.
In the criminal case filed against him, Torres is represented by attorneys Viola Alepuyo and Anthony Aguon.
CNMI Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro Castro has appointed Guam Superior Court Judge Alberto E. Tolentino as judge pro tempore after the local trial court judges recused themselves from the case.
