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North Marianas – Imperial Pacific to testify over relationship with Governor

By - 15 November 2019

Executives from Saipan casino group Imperial Pacific International (IPI) will have to testify in front of a jury in the New Year over its dealings with Saipan Governor Ralph Torres.

The casino operator has been asked to hand over ‘any and all emails, text messages, letters, notices, or other forms of written communications between Imperial Pacific International and CNMI Governor Torres.’

The Grand Jury will ask about any cash transactions or donations to Governor Torres’ political campaigns from September 1 2013 onwards alongside examining payments for land rental.

The office of Governor Torres said of the Governor: “He has cooperated with the on-going investigation. He has always upheld the trust and responsibility of this office and believes that in due time, this investigation will find him clear of any further concern. The process toward clearing his name on this issue will take time, but it is a process that must be respected. This is an important process and it is vital that the facts are provided and that the public’s concerns be assuaged in due time. Governor Torres will continue to serve the people of the CNMI as he has always done, with integrity and in pursuit of progress for our people. He asks for your continued understanding and patience as this process proceeds toward the eventual clearing of his name.”

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