Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
A ‘High-Ranking Prosecutor’ Helped Mike Miske Out Of A Traffic Citation, HPD Officer Testifies
Without naming former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, the feds try to show how Miske used powerful connections to avoid legal trouble for years while operating a criminal enterprise.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Tentative Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting By Honolulu Police
Financial details have not been released because the City Council must finalize the deal.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
An Ex-Cop Who Went To Jail On Felony Drugs Charges Is Getting His Record Wiped Clean
Alan Ahn, who was a bit player in the Kealoha scandal, says he deserves the chance to restore his reputation without the stigma of a criminal history.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
High Court: Former HPD Chief Kealoha Was Not Entitled To City Legal Representation
The high court said the ex-police chief acted in his own self-interest, not performing his duties.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Imprisoned Ex-Honolulu Police Chief Kealoha Begins Paying Restitution
The Kealohas owe hundreds of thousands of dollars to their victims.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: SHOPO’s Robert Cavaco And Stephen Keogh
The statewide police union heads talk about their priorities, including better communication, challenges facing county departments, arbitration and more.
Hawaii News Now/2022
HNN: Former Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro Arrested
The former Honolulu prosecuting attorney has long been a target of the FBI in connection with a yearslong investigation into police corruption.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Prosecution In Drug Trial Prepares To Rest Without Hearing From Kealoha
Testimony in the federal trial of Katherine Kealoha’s brother Rudolph Puana has focused on allegations that the anesthesiologist was running a prescription drug ring.
Hawaii News Now
Honolulu Officers Detail Katherine Kealoha’s Role In Probe Of Her Brother
Kealoha’s brother, Rudolph Puana, is on trial for allegedly writing opioid prescriptions for his friends to either sell or trade for cocaine.
Hawaii News Now/2022
Three Former Honolulu Officials Charged With Conspiracy For Kealoha Payout
UPDATED: All defendants pleaded not guilty, and a judge allowed their release on unsecured $50,000 bonds.