Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Councilman Wants A Piece Of The Action In Picking Police Commissioners
Ikaika Anderson seeks to change the selection process for the Honolulu police and fire commissions, whose members are now mayoral appointees.
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Did Honolulu Police Go Too Far In The Case Of This Man’s Death?
Sheldon Haleck died after a struggle with police in 2015. He was on meth. He refused to get out of the road. Police say they took appropriate actions.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat
New Kealoha Defense Tactic: Going After ‘Mainland Prosecutors’
A federal judge pushed back the trial date until June due to the complexity of the case and sheer volume of the evidence.
Department of Public Safety
Ex-Cop Sentenced For Helping Prostitute In Exchange For Sex
Judge cites “abuse of your position of power” in sentencing Maulia LaBarre to six months behind bars.
City and County of Honolulu
Caldwell Nominates Former TV Executive For Police Commission
Dick Grimm, who worked at three local stations, would be the mayor’s sixth appointment to the seven-member board.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
New HPD Chief Shares Her Goals For A Department In Turmoil
Susan Ballard outlined what she wants to accomplish in the coming years in her first regular meeting with the Honolulu Police Commission.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Kealohas Get New Defense Attorneys In Federal Conspiracy Case
The couple could no longer afford to pay their long-time lawyers to defend them in one of the largest public corruption cases in Hawaii history.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Judge: Kealohas Are Too Broke To Pay For Their Own Defense
UPDATED: A federal judge will assign new, publicly funded counsel to represent the former Honolulu police chief and his prosecutor wife.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Judge To Kealohas: Show Me Your Finances
A federal judge says he won’t consider taxpayer-funded attorneys for the former Honolulu chief and his prosecutor wife until he verifies their financial situation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Neal Milner: This ‘Power Couple’ Is Not So Cool
They’re the center of attention, sure, but the ex-police chief and his deputy prosecutor wife probably aren’t enjoying their celebrity status.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Case Against Katherine Kealoha Just Keeps Getting Worse
A new FBI report says the now-indicted prosecutor leaned on a witness to help cover up alleged criminal activity in a private guardianship case.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Kealoha Attorneys Want Out Of Corruption Case
The three defense attorneys say the Kealohas can’t afford to pay them.
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Criminal Case Against Kealohas Puts Brakes On Uncle’s Suit
The lawsuit filed by Gerard Puana will have to wait while the case against his niece and her husband continues, a judge rules.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Officer Charged In Corruption Case Challenges Police Commission
Minh-Hung “Bobby” Nguyen says the city should be paying for his legal defense against a related lawsuit.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Explosive Motion Calls For Ouster Of Kealoha Attorneys
The Justice Department claims conflicts of interest should disqualify defense attorneys Myles Breiner and Kevin Sumida.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat
What’s At The Center Of The Case Against The Kealohas? Bank Fraud
The former HPD chief and his prosecutor wife are accused of using various methods, from forged documents to bogus rental leases, to defraud banks.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Ian Lind: It Turns Out We Owe Chuck Totto A Big Thank-You
Federal indictments in the Honolulu police corruption case vindicate the former ethics director but raise questions about the Caldwell administration.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Judge Dismisses Suit Challenging Secret Meetings About Police Chief
The Police Commission didn’t have to go behind closed doors to talk about Louis Kealoha’s future, but it had the right, the judge ruled.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Three Officers Plead Not Guilty In Honolulu Police Corruption Case
The charges relate to the alleged framing of a man at the behest of the former police chief and his prosecutor wife.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Some Of Our Best Reporting On Honolulu Police Misconduct
The federal indictments of the former police chief and his wife aren’t the only troubles at the HPD.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Look At The Business Execs Up For Seats On Honolulu Police Commission
The City Council is set to vote Wednesday on Mayor Caldwell’s nominees, who would join the oversight panel amid a corruption scandal at HPD.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Susan Ballard To Be Sworn In Wednesday As Honolulu Police Chief
The 32-year veteran will be first woman to lead the police department in its 85-year history.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Former HPD Police Chief Gets New Criminal Defense Attorney
Las Vegas attorney Gary Modafferi, who was once convicted of drug charges and disbarred, will represent Louis Kealoha in an ongoing criminal conspiracy case.
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Lawyers Want Review Of Cases Handled By Indicted Officials
As Honolulu police scandal unfolds, defense attorneys want the city’s top prosecutor to review cases that the defendants were involved in.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Jim Dooley: Secrecy, Unwavering Loyalty A Recipe For Police Corruption
The unique characteristics of HPD’s Criminal Intelligence Unit have led to recurring scandals that go back nearly 5o years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Here’s Our Advice For Our New Police Chief
If Susan Ballard wants to regain the public’s trust, she needs to start trusting the public.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
HPD Corruption Case: Who Is Alison Lee Wong?
The feds say Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha used the alias of “Alison Lee Wong” to help carry out alleged crimes.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Susan Ballard Picked As New Honolulu Police Chief
UPDATED: Police commissioners unanimously chose the veteran HPD major from among seven finalists.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Covert Honolulu Police Unit Has Long History Of Troubles
The CIU is again under scrutiny, with five officers recently arrested as part of a federal investigation into police corruption.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
High Court Rejects Media Complaint About Police Commission Secrecy
The legal challenge was made to ensure that the public has access to hearings for Honolulu cops who want taxpayer help.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Children’s Trust Fund At The Heart Of The Kealoha Indictment
Federal prosecutors say Katherine Kealoha stole almost $150,000 from two children for whom she was appointed guardian.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Interviews For Next Honolulu Police Chief Begin Amid Growing Scandal
The top federal public defender calls for the Honolulu Police Commission to start over with the selection process.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Let’s Scrap The Police Chief Search And Start Over
The indictments of Louis Kealoha, his wife and five former or current officers changes the critical task before the Honolulu Police Commission.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
How Far Will The Honolulu Police Corruption Investigation Spread?
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue its grand jury investigation into corruption and abuse of power.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Guide To The Case Against The Kealohas
The former Honolulu police chief and his wife, a city prosecutor, have pleaded not guilty to the charges contained in a federal indictment.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Former Honolulu Police Chief And Prosecutor Wife Arrested
UPDATED: Louis and Katherine Kealoha, the center of a years-long investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of abuse of power and public corruption.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
FBI Reveals New Details About The Alleged Honolulu Police Conspiracy
A police lieutenant is the latest arrest in the unfolding story of alleged corruption in the Honolulu Police Department.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Third HPD Officer Arrested As Part Of Corruption Investigation
Derek Hahn, a lieutenant in the Criminal Intelligence Division, was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Questions Surface Over Integrity Of HPD Chief Candidate
A well-known former Hawaii judge is raising a red flag about Honolulu police chief finalist Tommy Aiu. But no one will talk about what’s behind it.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Two Honolulu Cops Face Felony Charges In Corruption Case
UPDATED: Both men made initial court appearances Monday after being charged in the two-year-long Justice Department investigation.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
FBI Arrests Two Allegedly Tied To Honolulu Police Corruption Probe
More details are expected to be revealed once the men are arraigned on Monday.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Honolulu Police Commission Picks Seven Finalists For Chief
UPDATED: Four of the seven are current or former HPD officers, and only two are from outside Hawaii. There is one female finalist.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Outspoken Honolulu Police Commissioners Just Got More Power
Loretta Sheehan and Steven Levinson have often been shut down by their colleagues, but a recent resignation changes the math.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Kealoha’s Quest For City To Pay His Legal Fees Takes A Nasty Turn
The former Honolulu chief’s attorney accused a police commissioner of breaking the law, but then she fought back.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
News Outlets Challenge Honolulu Police Commission Secrecy
Civil Beat and the Star-Advertiser have teamed up in an effort to make sure the public has access to hearings for officers who want taxpayers to foot their legal bills.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
How A Police Officer’s Complaints About HPD Corruption Went Viral
Denny Santiago says he’s worried about being ostracized for speaking out about the Kealoha scandal to the Police Commission.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu’s Search For A New Police Chief Down To 9 Candidates
The process to replace Louis Kealoha, who resigned after being named as the target of a corruption investigation, has taken longer than anticipated.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Grand Jury Probe Zeroes In On ‘Safe House’ Property Deal
Several people were asked to testify recently about a land deal involving Honolulu prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro and a politically active real estate investor.
U.S. Marine Corps, Pacific
Fighting Back: This Former Navy Officer Isn’t Rolling Over In The Fat Leonard Bribery Case
The widening criminal investigation into Malaysian defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has already ensnared dozens of top naval officers, many from the Hawaii-based Pacific Command.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Judge Blasts Honolulu Prosecutors Over Handling Of Theft Case
She said a private company appeared to have “orchestrated the vast majority of the investigation” of its former employee.