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Does The Justice Department Really Have A Case Against The Kealohas?
It’s not unheard of for overzealous federal prosecutors聽to overreach in public corruption cases.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
HPD Reassigns Detective Who Investigated Toddler Abuse Case
Meanwhile, the husband of the day care owner retired this week from the Honolulu Police Department, where he was a corporal.
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Honolulu Police Admit They Mishandled Toddler Abuse Case
But the Police Commission is told it’s unlikely charges will ever be filed in the assault.
Why Weren’t Other Parents Told About Day Care Toddler Abuse?
A panel of child abuse experts suggested screening other children to check for problems. But parents say it never happened, even months later.
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To Be A Honolulu Police Commissioner, First Be A Political Insider
Two recent appointees have judicial experience, but they are the exceptions on a board charged with civilian oversight of a scandal-ridden police department.
Courtesy of Chelsea Valiente
Police Chief Orders Full Review Of Toddler Assault Case
A聽criminal case may be reopened in the assault of Peyton Valiente at an Ewa Beach day care operated by a聽police officer’s wife.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Want Answers In Toddler Abuse Case
State Sen. Will Espero and Rep. Matt LoPresti are asking the attorney general and other agencies to get involved.
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‘Rare’ Request Seeks To Hide Criminal Case From Honolulu Prosecutor
Attorney William Harrison wants the state or an聽independent prosecutor to聽take over a high-profile drug case involving a client who fears for her life.
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This Honolulu Toddler Nearly Died In An Assault But No Charges Filed
The Honolulu Police Department investigation, focused on the family of a police officer, fell short of best practices, experts say.
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HPD Chief Got His $250K Payout But No One Will Say Who Gave It To Him
Police officials complained earlier this week they didn’t have the cash for departing chief Kealoha. But it turns out he’d already been paid.