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Did Honolulu’s Police Chief Intentionally Cause a Mistrial? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Did Honolulu’s Police Chief Intentionally Cause a Mistrial?

Kealoha’s remarks were out of line, the judge ruled. Now, the defense wants an investigation into corruption at the highest levels.

Mistrial Declared in Honolulu Police Chief’s Missing Mailbox Case PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Mistrial Declared in Honolulu Police Chief’s Missing Mailbox Case

The police chief revealed details about the defendant’s criminal history on the witness stand.

Missing Mailbox Exposes Family Friction for HPD Chief, Prosecutor Wife Civil Beat

Missing Mailbox Exposes Family Friction for HPD Chief, Prosecutor Wife

Someone took Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha’s mailbox. His wife blames her uncle. The public defender says it was someone else. Animosity pervades.