Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The Miske Trial: A Honolulu Used Car Dealer Gets Roughed Up
Testimony continues in the organized crime and murder trial of Honolulu businessman Mike Miske with government witnesses describing violent behavior by the alleged crime boss.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged
Wiping and sealing qualifying arrest and court records would be a major challenge for data managers.
Screenshot/2024
A Bar Fight Could Cost A Former Miske Co-Defendant His Kaneohe Home
A federal judge who reviewed a video of the fight says there is no doubt that Michael Buntenbah attacked a man in a bar in January, violating the conditions of his bail.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Defense In Hawaii Corruption Case Denies Involvement In Murder Conspiracy
The investigation was revealed as Sheri Tanaka is awaiting trial on charges that she conspired to bribe a former Honolulu prosecutor.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Aggressive Cosmetic Vendors
A Honolulu law firm is pursuing claims on behalf of more than 150 people who say they were victimized by predatory skin care businesses.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal
Opening statements in the high-profile case are expected to begin Monday in federal court in Honolulu.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
John Hill: How A Maui Court Mishandled A Divorce Case Involving One Of Its Own
Dania Novack argued she had been treated unfairly in her divorce from a husband whose new partner was a Maui judge. Six years later, the Hawaii Supreme Court agreed.
Hawaii State Judiciary
Ginoza, Devens Sworn In As Hawaii Associate Justices
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald led the ceremony Friday at Aliiolani Hale.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Lawsuit Alleges Two State Entities Improperly Hired Their Leaders Behind Closed Doors
The Public First Law Center alleges that the Agribusiness Development Corp. and Defender Council violated Hawaii’s Sunshine Law.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List
Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.