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Honolulu Prosecutor Objects To Feds’ Ruling On A Third Deedy Trial PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Honolulu Prosecutor Objects To Feds’ Ruling On A Third Deedy Trial

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A U.S. Court of Appeals panel ruled Christopher Deedy couldn’t be tried for manslaughter charges again, but only on assault charges.

Federal Judge Blocks Third Trial Against Special Agent Christopher Deedy PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Federal Judge Blocks Third Trial Against Special Agent Christopher Deedy

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UPDATED: The Honolulu prosecutor’s office plans to appeal the ruling and still seeks to prosecute the federal agent in the killing of a Kailua man in 2011.

8 Stories That Made A Difference In Hawaii This Year

8 Stories That Made A Difference In Hawaii This Year

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Deep-dive investigations, dogged daily coverage and a multimedia journey to exotic islands were all part of Civil Beat’s efforts in 2017.

Hawaii Hasn’t Been This Short On Congressional Clout In Awhile Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Hasn’t Been This Short On Congressional Clout In Awhile

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“I don’t think Hawaii can expect any favors from the federal government anytime soon,” says one analyst.

Deedy Trial: A Hung Jury Means Federal Agent Could Be Back In Court

Deedy Trial: A Hung Jury Means Federal Agent Could Be Back In Court

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Judge says new trial will be set for next summer despite jury's inability to agree on whether he committed murder.
Deedy Trial: McDonald’s Video is of Such Poor Quality It’s Little Help

Deedy Trial: McDonald’s Video is of Such Poor Quality It’s Little Help

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The surveillance footage is finally played at the murder trial of the federal agent.
Federal Agent On Trial For Murder Boosts Defense Fund Via Internet

Federal Agent On Trial For Murder Boosts Defense Fund Via Internet

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Jury selection began Monday for Christopher Deedy, charged with murder for Waikiki shooting during APEC.
Hawaii Ranks Near Bottom for Doing Business — But Does It Matter?

Hawaii Ranks Near Bottom for Doing Business — But Does It Matter?

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The Aloha State was rated the second-to-worst state for business in the nation, but some say it's all relative.
Ariyoshi on Hawaii’s Role in the Asia-Pacific Chad Blair/Civil beat

Ariyoshi on Hawaii’s Role in the Asia-Pacific

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Former governor talks about outcomes of APEC summit and growing role of East-West Center.
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