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Attorneys for the three officers argued that the case should be dismissed because a grand jury declined to indict them.

In an upcoming criminal trial, Katherine Kealoha’s brother, Rudolph Puana, is accused of running a prescription drug ring out of his Big Island pain clinic.

Defense attorneys are working to get charges dropped as prosecutors prepare to present evidence against the officers on Tuesday.

The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office says it’s on solid legal ground to bring charges against three HPD officers even though a grand jury refused to indict them.

Almost every other state has professional staff and funding dedicated to overseeing law enforcement. Hawaii has neither.

The board has apparently been discussing police shootings in secret sessions, although board members won’t say what they’ve been talking about.

The Police Commission should consider forming a citizen advisory committee to help envision and vet the best candidates. It would go a long way toward building better community relations.

The Maui Charter Commission and the Maui Police Commission are both looking at ways to provide better accountability for police on the island.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm also said his office found no evidence that race was a factor in the shooting of Myeni, who was Black.

Hundreds of police union members and other supporters gathered at an early morning rally outside the downtown courthouse.