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Neal Milner: Kaneshiro Misuses Immense Power Of The Prosecutor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: Kaneshiro Misuses Immense Power Of The Prosecutor

No public official enjoys more discretionary sway, but in this case it’s not being used for the public good.

Petition Filed With Court To Impeach Prosecutor Kaneshiro Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Petition Filed With Court To Impeach Prosecutor Kaneshiro

A total of 864 signatures were submitted, and at least 500 must be verified before the process can move forward.

Drive to Impeach Honolulu Prosecutor Will Test City’s Vague Law Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Drive to Impeach Honolulu Prosecutor Will Test City’s Vague Law

Keith Kaneshiro said Monday he had no plans to step aside after reportedly receiving a target letter from federal investigators.

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.