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Hawai‘i among several states being sued for failing to comply with federal election laws
According to the lawsuit that was filed U.S. District Court in Hawai‘i on Dec. 11, the U.S. Attorney General sent a letter on Sept. 8 to the office of Scott Nago, the state’s chief election officer, seeking information regarding Hawai‘i’s compliance with federal election law.
Update: Bail hearing set for Big Island man charged in federal court on firearm, meth charges
The 54-year-old was officially charged on June 26 with possessing with intent to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine, possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, unlawful possession of firearms, and unlawful possession of explosives.
O‘ahu Youth Coach Sentenced for Child Pornography
An O‘ahu man and youth sports coach was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for child pornography.
Former Honolulu Prosecutor Indicted on Bribery Charges
A former Honolulu prosecuting attorney was indicted today, Friday, June 17, in a bribery ploy involving several other defendants, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
Former Honolulu Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
A former Honolulu police officer was arrested for sexual exploitation of a child, the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a news release Friday, June 3.
Hilo Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Government of COVID-Relief Funds
A Hilo man pleaded guilty today, Tuesday, May 17, to fraud in connection to coronavirus-relief funds.
Big Island Pain Doctor Convicted by Federal Jury to Various Drug Crimes
A federal jury found a former Waimea pain doctor connected to the Kealoha scandal on Oʻahu guilty of all 38 counts of drug-related crimes.
Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Using Pesticide in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 federal environmental crimes in connection to the use of pesticide on corn fields in Hawai’i.
