House Republicans asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant Sarah Kellen against Philip Levine and Frédéric Fekkai. Both men, through statements or spokespeople, denied wrongdoing or disputed the allegations.
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Jacob Daniel Baker faces multiple murder charges after the deaths of three elderly men on Hawaii's Big Island. Authorities arrested him following a dayslong manhunt and have not disclosed a motive.
Jacob Daniel Baker is arrested after a manhunt for the killings of three elderly men on Hawaii's Big Island. Authorities charge him with murder and burglary amid community relief.
A Honolulu jury convicts Dr. Gerhardt Konig of attempted manslaughter for attacking his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii. The jury acquitted him of attempted murder after a trial featuring conflicting accounts of the incident.
A helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed off the coast of Kauai near Kalalau Beach, resulting in three deaths and two injuries among the pilot and four passengers. Emergency teams from multiple agencies quickly responded, rescuing survivors and transporting them to Wilcox Medical Center, while the FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident. The crash occurred during a period of severe weather in Hawaii, and authorities have yet to release details on the cause.
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, violently attacked her on a birthday hike in Hawaii by pushing her toward a cliff, attempting to inject her with a syringe, and hitting her with a rock. The attack occurred three months after Gerhardt discovered Arielle’s emotional affair, despite their efforts at counseling. Gerhardt, who pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense, faces second-degree attempted murder charges and a potential life sentence if convicted.
Severe flooding on Oahu, Hawaii, has led to evacuation orders for over 5,000 residents due to concerns about the aging Wahiawa dam potentially failing after intense rainfall. The flooding has caused catastrophic damage, with emergency crews rescuing stranded residents and the National Guard activated to assist, while ongoing heavy rains continue to pose risks. Governor Josh Green emphasized the urgency of evacuations as water levels fluctuate, amid a broader pattern of extreme weather events across the United States.
Hawai‘i’s Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island produced towering lava fountains up to 1,300 feet high during its 43rd eruption episode, prompting park closures and road restrictions due to falling volcanic fragments and ash. The eruption remains confined within the summit crater, but ashfall warnings and safety measures have been issued to protect residents and visitors from respiratory and infrastructure hazards. Authorities have responded by closing affected areas, opening a shelter, and maintaining a high alert level as the volcano continues its active and hazardous activity.