HONOLULU – The following is a statement from Mayor Rick Blangiardi in response to the judge’s ruling in the Lindani Myeni case:
“I am pleased that the court affirmed the City’s position that the officers involved did not act out of malice in the death of Lindani Myeni. From the beginning, this has been a deeply painful and emotional matter for everyone involved.
No legal decision can undo the loss experienced by the Myeni family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to them.
Nonetheless, I stand by these officers and all of the men and women of the Honolulu Police Department whose jobs protecting our community place them in difficult, often times life-threatening situations.”
The following is a statement from Deputy Corporation Counsel William Kaina Awong, lead counsel for the City:
“We are extremely gratified by the Court’s dismissal of all claims because after seven days of testimony, there was absolutely no evidence of officer malice. The officers acted in accordance with HPD policy and within the bounds of the law as they were trained to do while risking their lives and suffering life-changing injuries.”
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