Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive
Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Retired Maui Wastewater Employee Gets 16 Months In Prison For Taking Bribes
Wilfredo Savella cooperated with prosecutors, leading to a reduced punishment.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Officials Move To Dismiss Charges Against Them In Police Chief Retirement Payout
An attorney for former corporation counsel Donna Leong, meanwhile, is trying to get the federal prosecutor kicked off the case.
Screenshot: Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Taxpayers Will Pay For Indicted Officials’ Defense
The Honolulu City Council will consider spending $100,000 or more per defendant.
Anthony QuintanoCivil Beat/2017
Indicted Honolulu Official Can Keep Her Lawyer, Judge Rules
The feds tried to get a Honolulu defense attorney booted from Donna Leong’s legal team.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Ex-Hawaii Lawmaker Gets 2 Years In Prison For Taking Bribes
Former Rep. Ty Cullen’s sentence was reduced for providing assistance to the federal government in an ongoing investigation involving public corruption.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Former Honolulu Union Leader’s Wife Headed To Prison For Fraud
Federal prosecutors said Marilyn Ahakuelo enjoyed an inflated salary and first-class travel on the union’s dime.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Feds Move To Disqualify Attorney In Honolulu Corruption Case
Thomas Otake was just bumped from another high-profile case.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Official Who Lived ‘Like A King’ Off Bribes Gets 10 Years In Prison
Judge Watson says the sentencing of Stewart Stant is meant to send a message to the public.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Prosecutors Seek Nearly A Decade In Prison For ‘Brazen’ Maui Official Who Took Bribes
Stewart Stant is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.