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Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial

The man is facing similar allegations from his time as a volunteer and employed teaching assistant at Manoa Valley Church.

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers Screenshot: Facebook Live/2022

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers

The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

Ikaika Anderson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Ikaika Anderson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

His attorney says no crime was committed and the former Honolulu councilman and state official is cooperating fully with investigators.

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate aims to give law enforcement more tools to take on illegal animal fighting.

Hawaii Legislators Have Long Been Loath To Tackle The Issue Of Cockfighting Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Legislators Have Long Been Loath To Tackle The Issue Of Cockfighting

Most did not respond to a Civil Beat survey on whether it should be made a felony, continuing a tradition of inaction.

Big Island Police Tackle Cockfights But The Real Catch Is On The Sidelines Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Big Island Police Tackle Cockfights But The Real Catch Is On The Sidelines

Hawaii County Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz says officers target cockfights where the stakes are highest.

Congress Is Moving To Crack Down On Cockfighting. Will Hawaii’s Delegation Help? AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

Congress Is Moving To Crack Down On Cockfighting. Will Hawaii’s Delegation Help?

A new bill that would help law enforcement take on illegal animal fighting in the U.S. has bipartisan support.

The Battle Against Cockfighting In Hawaii: Lax Enforcement Helps Foster An Attitude Of ‘What’s Wrong With It?’ Wikipedia Commons/Amshudhagar/2023

The Battle Against Cockfighting In Hawaii: Lax Enforcement Helps Foster An Attitude Of ‘What’s Wrong With It?’

HPD used to do weekly raids and undercover ops to tackle cockfighting. Now, police haven’t made any arrests in over a year.