2022-08-01

by Civil Beat March 20, 2024

Assault in the Second Degree.Used excessive and/or unreasonable force on detainee. Caused bodily injury.

Incident number: 2022-08-01
Officer name: Judah Kekua
Disciplinary action: Discharged
Prosecutors notified: Yes
Year: 2022
Status: Pending grievance
Offenses: Abuse of power, Assault, Criminal behavior, Other, Violence against suspects/prisoners

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