Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Cockfights And Corruption: How Police Arbitration Kept This Cop On The Job
In Hawaii, arbitrators look to previous decisions in order to be fair, no matter how serious the misconduct or whether it’s even similar.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
The Brady List: Why Police Are Supposed To Tell Prosecutors About Dishonest Cops
The U.S. Supreme Court says the accused has a right to know about officers who have credibility issues. But Honolulu defense attorneys say they’re often left in the dark.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Detective Alleges Retaliation For Criticizing HPD Inaction In Missing Baby Case
Maile Rego says HPD supervisors held her back from job opportunities, among other forms of retaliation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
HPD Says Man Shot To Death By Officers Was Coming At Them With A Machete
This is the third fatal shooting by Honolulu police officers this year.
Pool photo Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser/2021
BB Gun Was Found In Stolen Car After Police Shooting, Witnesses Say
The preliminary hearing is revealing new information about what happened the day police killed Iremamber Sykap and injured his brother.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
COVID-19 Delays Drug Trial For Katherine Kealoha’s Brother
This is the third time Rudolph Puana’s criminal trial date was moved. He’s accused of running a prescription drug ring.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
Judge Allows Case Against HPD Officers In Sykap Shooting To Move Forward
Attorneys for the three officers argued that the case should be dismissed because a grand jury declined to indict them.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
The Kealohas, Cocaine Parties And Oxycodone
In an upcoming criminal trial, Katherine Kealoha’s brother, Rudolph Puana, is accused of running a prescription drug ring out of his Big Island pain clinic.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
The Case Of 3 Honolulu Cops Charged With Killing Teen Is Ramping Up
Defense attorneys are working to get charges dropped as prosecutors prepare to present evidence against the officers on Tuesday.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Honolulu Prosecutor: Sykap Case Is ‘No Perry Mason Moment’
The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office says it’s on solid legal ground to bring charges against three HPD officers even though a grand jury refused to indict them.