The U.S. Justice Department is refusing to release case files on privacy grounds.

Kealoha is set to remain behind bars for another seven years.

UPDATE: The director of the city permitting department said the office was “susceptible to exploitation” but she’s working to fix it.

Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

Wilfredo Savella cooperated with prosecutors, leading to a reduced punishment.

An attorney for former corporation counsel Donna Leong, meanwhile, is trying to get the federal prosecutor kicked off the case.

The Honolulu City Council will consider spending $100,000 or more per defendant.

The feds tried to get a Honolulu defense attorney booted from Donna Leong’s legal team.

Former Rep. Ty Cullen’s sentence was reduced for providing assistance to the federal government in an ongoing investigation involving public corruption.

Federal prosecutors said Marilyn Ahakuelo enjoyed an inflated salary and first-class travel on the union’s dime.