In this special podcast, A-1 Nick interview current City Prosecutor Steve Alm. During this year 1 review of his tenure as City Prosecutor, the following is discussed:0:00 How has the City Prosecutor's office restored trust with the public?2:35 What is the "Weed and Seed" program6:20 Explain the "SEED" portion of the program coming soon in the next few months9:47 Is "Weed and Seed" similar to "Stop and Frisk" policing? 12:45 Since taking on the new role of investigating HPD officer...
Oct 15, 2021
52 min
Attorney Thomas Otake made a bold move this second week of July by filing a Motion to Dismiss Murder Charges against his client, which is one of three officers charged with the murder of 16-year-old Micronesian teenager Iremember Sykap.In the motion, he argues the charges of second-degree murder against officer Geoffrey H.L. Thom, 42, a five-year veteran of the force, and second-degree attempted murder against Zackary K. Ah Nee, 26, a three-year HPD veteran, and his partner Christopher J. Fre...
Jul 12, 2021
42 min
0:30 - Senate Bill 10 and AB42 - How cash bail was originally banned in California9:00 - What was Proposition 25? How did it reinstitute the previous cash included system? 21:22 - What's the difference between a Bail Bond fee, Loan Sharking, and Usury28:20 - A-1 Nick calls out the radical left on language use; bail bond fee is not a ransom37:02 - Pre-trial services: Why does the cash free public release solution never get called out for failing to help indigent clients42:00 - Minnesota F...
Apr 27, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Hawaii's economist PAUL BREWBAKER is a local legend among Honolulu's business community. Known for his local story telling abilities, he's been a featured speaker on all things economic for over 25 years.Mr. Brewbaker has a degree in Economics from Stanford, and a PHD in Economics from the University of Hawaii.He's been a lecturer at UH since 1987 and was the Bank of Hawaii's Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for 25 years. On this podcast, Mr. Brewbaker breaks down t...
Mar 1, 2021
1 hr 1 min
0:15 - CNN interview Myles Breiner1:00 - Criminal Charges for protestors at National Capitol?2:29 - How to give voice to deplatformed voices - Parlor App7:24 - Election fraud real or fake?10:21 - Setting client up for arrest at airport14:00 - Public defender client refused travel request17:37 - Kathy and Louis Kealoha's house sold for profit27:50 - Judge Alm will be a great City Prosecutor prediction
Jan 16, 2021
32 min
0:30 Michael Hirokawa Capitol Place Sex Assault Bail Hearing8:41 Asian Massage Parlor Raids10:09 Forfeited assets go straight from massage parlor to prosecutor's office?14:00 Are raids a revenue source for the City Prosecutor's office?15:30 Louis Kealoha's $455,000 restitution16:30 Enhanced sentencing justified for Louis Kealoha?17:30 $250,000 Golden Parachute Restitution order pending?21:54 Target letter to head of corporate counsel Donna Leong25:49 Getting in touch with attorney Megan Kau
Dec 17, 2020
27 min
The Honolulu prosecutor’s office has been rocked by scandal, and questions about ethics and leadership.Ms. Megan Kau, one of two candidates making it onto the November general election ballot, is running on the platform of 1) ending corruption 2) charging all levels of crime, and 3) offering a fresh new leader for the office.Questions asked are:0:28 - If elected, give me the names of the current prosecutors you will FIRE or ask to leave. 2:22 - Why was Mayor Caldwell wrong to suggest we...
Sep 29, 2020
49 min
0:24 - Erik Willis, Kahala teen accused of stabbing, was falsely said to be "on the run," "missing," and "arm and dangerous." Mr. Seitz, his attorney, sets the record straight6:50 - Was Erik Willis' right to reasonable bail violated when raised to $1M , then set at "no bail." Mr. Seitz also compares the state bail system to the federal bail system. 10:30 - Are there issues with the Department of Public safety giving inmates medications/prescriptions late or not at all?12:30 - Only recent...
Aug 18, 2020
41 min
Steve Alm is a former Judge, Prosecutor, and United States Attorney.Born in Honolulu and raised in Manoa and Kaimuki, Mr. Alm joined the Honolulu Prosecutor's office in 1985, where he served as Director of the District and Family Court Division. In 2001, Mr. Alm became the first career prosecutor to be appointed to the First Circuit Court in Honolulu.A-1 Nick asks Judge Alm:What is the future of HOPE probation in the state of Hawaii? Are there any changes to the program, or points...
Jul 21, 2020
48 min
Takashi Ohno is a Hawaii State Representative serving the Nuuanu, Liliha, Alewa Heights district (Pali area). He currently serves on the public safety committee and was vocal in his opposition to the emergency releases of inmates housed at OCCC due to Covid-19. He has a bill ready for introduction next session to ELECT the chief of police. Currently, the chief of police is appointed by the Police Commission. Emergency Releases:As of the recording of the podcast, 6/26/20, the...
Jul 1, 2020
32 min
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