Botched Illegal Gambling Case Prompts Lawsuit Against Prosecutors
Tracy Yoshimura says that Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro charged him with crimes after he challenged him publicly in the press.
Officers At Bar Shooting Denied City-Paid Legal Defense
They were off-duty, out of uniform and drinking when HPD Sgt. Anson Kimura accidentally shot a bartender.
Will The HPD Scandal Jump-Start Police Reform In The Legislature?
So far, lawmakers have failed to establish a standards and training board and lift the secrecy in police misconduct cases.
Another Guilty Plea In Federal Police Corruption Investigation
UPDATED: Prosecutors say Ransen Taito was a victim of Katherine Kealoha’s聽financial crimes, but he helped her cover them up anyway.
Woman Sues Hawaii For Hiring Ex-Cop Who Then Assaulted Her
The Department of Land and Natural Resources ignored HPD’s warnings not to hire Ethan Ferguson.
Suits Against Honolulu Cops Cite ‘Culture Of Silence’ At HPD
An attorney says the incidents that injured his clients could have been prevented if officers had been disciplined in the past.
New Police Chief Reassigns Union President To Patrol Shift
Susan Ballard says she had concerns with how the department’s Peer Support Unit was led by SHOPO chief Tenari Maafala.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Builds A New-Look Police Commission
His nomination of Shannon Alivado, if confirmed, would mean all seven commissioners would be his appointees.
Hawaii AG Won’t File Charges In Toddler Abuse Case
UPDATED: Peyton Valiente almost died from injuries suffered at a day care, and the Honolulu Police Department acknowledged botching the investigation.
Councilman Wants A Piece Of The Action In Picking Police Commissioners
Ikaika Anderson seeks to change the selection process for the Honolulu police and fire commissions, whose members are now mayoral appointees.