The criminal trial of Honolulu’s former police chief, his former prosecutor wife and three other police officers kicked into high gear this week when a jury was selected and attorneys for both the prosecution and defense presented their opening statements. Civil Beat reporters Yoohyun Jung and Nick Grube join editor Patti Epler for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the trial so far.

Check out earlier trial-related podcasts here.

And read our special report on the federal investigation here.

Reporters Nick Grube and Yoohyun Jung with Editor Patti Epler in the Civil Beat podcast studio April Estrellon/Civil Beat

 

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