US EditionHawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Hawaii lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 281 to codify torture as a Class A felony.
- Recent child abuse cases and fatalities prompted lawmakers to address gaps in current laws.
- The proposed bill outlines specific punishments for torture, including up to 20 years in prison.
- Honolulu Police Captain Legaspi stated existing laws lack a framework to penalize child torture.
- If passed, Senate Bill 281 would establish charges reflecting the severity of torture acts.
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Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill - West Hawaii Today
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment.
Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment.
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Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment.
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