Suit claims James Borling-Salas gave Honolulu police information about the alleged murder-for-hire of Jonathan Fraser.

The deputy has already put the state on the hook for more than $7 million in damages, a case that revealed shortcomings in the jail’s practices for handling women prisoners.

The deputy sheriff accused of assault maintains he did nothing wrong.

A staffer says false data in a 2018 audit of the Maui jail hid deviations from staffing requirements under the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Human Resources Officer Shelley Harrington allegedly “strong-armed” an investigator into changing his report, unions say.

State corrections officials refuse to reveal who has died behind bars, saying medical privacy laws prohibit disclosure.

A law passed in 2017 required the state to provide convicts with identification upon release to help them manage on the outside.

Beyond Guilt is set to open in 2022 with the goal of helping former and currently incarcerated people with clemency, compassionate release, parole, and clearing criminal records.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm called the decision “a significant victory for public safety,” saying that Covid-19 vaccines and testing have reduced the risk for inmates.

The position of coordinator to help investigate prison and jail conditions could be posted as early as next week.