Kaiser cancels the rest of its football season ADVERTISING Kaiser cancels the rest of its football season HONOLULU (AP) — Kaiser High School decided to forfeit the remainder of its 2017 varsity and junior varsity football games. Principal Justin Mew
Kaiser cancels the rest of its football season
HONOLULU (AP) — Kaiser High School decided to forfeit the remainder of its 2017 varsity and junior varsity football games.
Principal Justin Mew said the decision came after “a series of prevailing events and extreme concerns for student and staff safety,” including an incident Monday night that brought police to the campus. The incident involved “unacceptable behavior,” Mew said.
As an added safety precaution, the grand opening of the school’s new athletic facilities and renovated track and field did not take place.
The Cougars played only one of five games this season — a 71-0 loss to Campbell — because of low player turnout and safety concerns.
“The well-being of our school community is a top priority and we are committed to keeping our students and staff safe,” Mew said. “We would like to thank the players for their hard work and perseverance. It is our hope that the Kaiser community will come together in a positive manner to support the school.”
Despite no football game, the school’s homecoming week festivities will continue as planned. The cancellation results in the forfeiture of scheduled JV and varsity games against Moanalua High on Friday and Waianae High on Sept. 29.
Closed hearing sought in case of disrupted flight
HONOLULU (AP) — An attorney defending a man accused of inflight behavior that prompted military fighter jets to escort an airplane wants a hearing on his mental competency and detention to be closed to the public.
Richard Sing, a lawyer for Anil Uskanli, filed the motion Monday in Honolulu.
It was granted Tuesday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth Mansfield. The Associated Press objected.
Uskanli was charged with interfering with a flight crew after authorities said he tried to get to the front of the plane during an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
Crewmembers feared his laptop contained explosives.
Security measures needed in soldier’s
terrorism case
HONOLULU (AP) — Trial for a Hawaii-based Army soldier accused of attempting to support the Islamic State won’t happen until at least late next year.
That’s because of the amount of classified information prosecutors say the case involves.
An indictment accuses Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang of attempting to provide material support to the group. Court documents say he allegedly provided undercover agents he thought were part of the Islamic State classified military information.
During a hearing Tuesday, lawyers discussed needing to work out security details to view the classified information. Arrangements need to be made for a secure room or facility where prosecutors and defense attorneys can view the material.
Defense attorney Birney Bervar says he already has the top secret security clearance allowing him to view the materials.
Kang has not entered a plea.
