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Ben Lowenthal: Courts Should Not Give Prosecutors A Pass For Using Tainted Evidence Getty Images/iStockphoto

Ben Lowenthal: Courts Should Not Give Prosecutors A Pass For Using Tainted Evidence

Failed prosecutions are no reason to roll back protections against unconstitutional search and seizure.

Hawaii Corruption Offenders Are Getting Reduced Sentences — With One Notable Exception David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Corruption Offenders Are Getting Reduced Sentences — With One Notable Exception

Changes to federal sentencing guidelines mean dozens of Hawaii prisoners, including those in high-profile corruption cases, are now eligible for early release.

The Miske Trial: Muscle And Money David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Miske Trial: Muscle And Money

Importing and selling illegal fireworks in Hawaii made millions of dollars for Mike Miske, a witness testified last week.

The Miske Trial: A Honolulu Used Car Dealer Gets Roughed Up Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The Miske Trial: A Honolulu Used Car Dealer Gets Roughed Up

Testimony continues in the organized crime and murder trial of Honolulu businessman Mike Miske with government witnesses describing violent behavior by the alleged crime boss.

Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged

Wiping and sealing qualifying arrest and court records would be a major challenge for data managers.

A Bar Fight Could Cost A Former Miske Co-Defendant His Kaneohe Home Screenshot/2024

A Bar Fight Could Cost A Former Miske Co-Defendant His Kaneohe Home

A federal judge who reviewed a video of the fight says there is no doubt that Michael Buntenbah attacked a man in a bar in January, violating the conditions of his bail.

Defense In Hawaii Corruption Case Denies Involvement In Murder Conspiracy David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Defense In Hawaii Corruption Case Denies Involvement In Murder Conspiracy

The investigation was revealed as Sheri Tanaka is awaiting trial on charges that she conspired to bribe a former Honolulu prosecutor.

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Aggressive Cosmetic Vendors David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Aggressive Cosmetic Vendors

A Honolulu law firm is pursuing claims on behalf of more than 150 people who say they were victimized by predatory skin care businesses.

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal

Opening statements in the high-profile case are expected to begin Monday in federal court in Honolulu.

John Hill: How A Maui Court Mishandled A Divorce Case Involving One Of Its Own Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

John Hill: How A Maui Court Mishandled A Divorce Case Involving One Of Its Own

Dania Novack argued she had been treated unfairly in her divorce from a husband whose new partner was a Maui judge. Six years later, the Hawaii Supreme Court agreed.