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Honolulu Police Corruption

Honolulu Police Corruption: Another Cop Pleads Guilty Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Honolulu Police Corruption: Another Cop Pleads Guilty

HPD Sgt. Daniel Sellers is the latest veteran officer to admit wrongdoing in the nearly 5-year-old federal corruption case.

Honolulu Police Sergeant To Plead Guilty In Kealoha Case Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Honolulu Police Sergeant To Plead Guilty In Kealoha Case

Daniel Sellers is one of several current and former officers charged in a federal investigation.

Police Chief: Sharing Information With Kaneshiro Not In City’s ‘Best Interest’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Police Chief: Sharing Information With Kaneshiro Not In City’s ‘Best Interest’

UPDATED:聽Mayor’s office is “seriously considering” Susan Ballard’s request that the prosecuting attorney be excluded from public safety meetings because of reports he’s under investigation.

Civil Beat Law Center Files To Unseal Secret Kealoha Court Documents Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Civil Beat Law Center Files To Unseal Secret Kealoha Court Documents

Even if the documents refer to Katherine Kealoha’s medical condition, other information should be made public, the center says.

Keith Kaneshiro’s Raised Middle Finger Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Keith Kaneshiro’s Raised Middle Finger

Instead of responding directly to reports of a federal corruption investigation into his office, the Honolulu prosecuting attorney kicks up a cloud of smoke.

Honolulu’s Chief Deputy Prosecutor Taking Leave Amid Federal Corruption Probe Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Honolulu’s Chief Deputy Prosecutor Taking Leave Amid Federal Corruption Probe

Chasid Sapolu was identified as a “subject” last week in the widening investigation into local law enforcement.

Experts: Kaneshiro Can Talk About Federal Investigation If He Wants To Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Experts: Kaneshiro Can Talk About Federal Investigation If He Wants To

There’s no rule that prohibits Honolulu’s elected prosecutor from telling the public whether he is the target of a Justice Department probe.

Honolulu Police Corruption Probe Now Includes Katherine Kealoha’s Brother Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Corruption Probe Now Includes Katherine Kealoha’s Brother

A federal grand jury continues to expand its investigation, now delving into prescription pain medications that were seized during a 2015 drug raid.

Can Someone Please Tell Us What The Hell Is Going On At The City Prosecutor鈥檚 Office? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Can Someone Please Tell Us What The Hell Is Going On At The City Prosecutor鈥檚 Office?

Keith Kaneshiro may be the target of a federal investigation into corruption. But his office will neither confirm nor deny.

Federal Investigators Are Digging Deeper Into Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Federal Investigators Are Digging Deeper Into Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office

The Justice Department inquiry into Honolulu police corruption has lasted four years and resulted in numerous indictments. But Keith Kaneshiro isn’t talking.