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NDTV
24-05-2025
- NDTV
Hawaii Teens Assault Woman With Intellectual Disability; Outraged Locals Track Down Attackers
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Four teenagers attacked a 21-year-old woman in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The incident was captured on video, showing the teens taunting Carly. The attack escalated, with the teens kicking and punching Carly on the ground. Four teenagers were caught on video attacking a 21-year-old woman with an intellectual disability in a small town in Hawaii, according to The New York Post. The attack happened in Wahiawa, about 20 miles north of Honolulu. The video shows two of the teens teasing and surrounding the woman, who is named Carly. Jasmine Keola, 18 years old, asks Carly to take off her backpack and then throws it on the ground. She also slaps Carly's glasses off her face. Carly screams and crouches to the ground, where the violent slapping continues. "This is why I don't want to take the bus anymore, because I don't want to mess with you," Carly said despairingly, the footage shows, before Carly manages to get back up on her feet. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daft Poke (@ "What are you going to do?" The other girls mock. "I'm going to leave my everything ... right now," she says as she attempts to walk away. Carly gets to the other side of the street, where the girls continue hitting and laughing at her. The assault escalates when Carly is on the ground again. The girls kick and punch her in the head, and she's unable to fight back. "Now what are you going to do? F*****g dumb c**t," one of the girls is heard screaming. "She's knocked out," another said, sounding proud. According to The NYPost, the vicious attack has angered the community. The local residents were so upset by the attack that they chased the teens and helped police catch them. The teenagers were later arrested. "This was absolutely cruel. It was more than bullying ... it was a senseless, cruel assault and simply pure evil. The girls involved in this should be absolutely ashamed of themselves," said Honolulu resident Michael Kitchens, who runs Stolen Stuff Hawaii, an anti-crime group. "It was one of the worst actions you can take against someone who is unwilling, defenceless, and, unfortunately, one who suffers with disabilities. I do not have sympathy for them." Some residents livestreamed their searches for the attackers on social media. At one point, 11,000 people were watching the drama unfold on Instagram Live, as video showed community members scaling buildings to confront the bullies. "It's not right. We're not bullies ourselves. You shouldn't bully anybody else, especially someone that can't stand up for themselves," Leilehua High School senior Journey Emond told
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Hawaiians confront teen bullies who mercilessly attacked disabled woman
A group of teens who attacked a disabled woman in Hawaii were tracked down by locals who meted out their own brand of vigilante justice. The bullies - aged 13, 14, 16, and 18 - were hunted down after video emerged of them beating the woman, named only as Carly, in April. It sparked widespread anger among the Wahiawa community, who decided to track down the culprits and confront them. The video shows the teens surrounding the confused woman, 21, who tried to shield herself as she was kicked and punched in the head. The victim remained crouched on the ground and did not fight back as the attackers take turns assaulting her, with local spokesman Michael Kitchens branding their behavior 'evil.' The community members livestreamed themselves as they went looking for the bullies at their homes, with as many as 11,000 people watching at one point, as reported by Hawaii News Now. Footage shows dozens of students and parents heading to the suspects' residences, with someone climbing up a building's exterior at one point. The vigilantes knocked on their doors and demanded the bullies show their faces. The eldest bully in the group, 18-year-old Jasmine Keola, spoke to KHON2 as she was released from jail on Thursday after chargers against her were dropped. 'It was incidents on the bus that happened and it just got way out of hand. So I took it upon myself, I got pressured actually to fighting the girl,' Keola claimed. 'I didn't want to fight her. but I did anyway. So I talked to her, but again I'm sorry for what I did. I didn't mean to do it.' Keola's excuse was met with derision by locals who say she's shown little remorse and now seems keen to try to play the victim. The other teen bullies were also released from jail as the case against them was dismissed. But investigators say this is only because they need to gather further evidence. The mother of two of the teens involved also apologized, saying: 'I just wanted to apologize to the family of the girl that got hurt in that video. 'And I didn't mean for it to go this far. But I apologize for my children's actions and I hope that you guys can forgive my kids.' The bullies attend Leilehua High School and Wahiawa Middle School. The school district said it is co-operating with authorities. The victim's family told local media they were also shocked to see the video, as the young woman never told them about the assault. They issued a statement thanking the public for their support and also asking people to refrain from seeking revenge. 'The family would like to sincerely thank friends, family and the public for the outpouring of love, support, and concern during this incredibly difficult time,' their statement read. 'Your kind words and compassion have meant more to them than they can expressed in words. 'At this moment, the family respectfully ask for their privacy as they try to process what has happened and figure out their next steps. 'They are still coming to terms with everything, and need time and space to do so. In the meantime, we ask not to contact the family. 'The family also kindly asks that no one retaliate or act out against any of the other parties involved.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Daily Mail
'Evil' teen bullies get taste of vigilante 'justice' after they were filmed beating disabled woman
A group of teen bullies got a taste of vigilante justice after they were filmed beating up a young disabled woman in Hawaii. Four teenagers - aged 13, 14, 16 and 18 - were arrested after horrific footage showed them surrounding and assaulting the confused woman, 21, who tried to shield herself as she was kicked and punched in the head. The victim, named only as Carly, remained crouched on the ground and did not fight back as the attackers take turns assaulting her. The brutal April attack was posted online earlier this month and sparked widespread anger from the Wahiawa community, who took matters into their own hands and hunted down the suspects. The community members livestreamed themselves as they went looking for the bullies at their homes, with as many as 11,000 people watching at one point, as reported by Hawaii News Now. Footage shows dozens of students and parents heading to the suspects' residences, with someone climbing up a building's exterior at one point. The vigilantes knocked on their doors and demanded the bullies came out and meet with them. The eldest bully in the group, 18-year-old Jasmine Keola, spoke to KHON2 as she was released from jail on Thursday after chargers against her were dropped. 'It was incidents on the bus that happened and it just got way out of hand. So I took it upon myself, I got pressured actually to fighting the girl,' Keola claimed. 'I didn't want to fight her. but I did anyway. So I talked to her, but again I'm sorry for what I did, I didn't mean to do it.' Keola's excuse was met with derision by locals who say she's shown little remorse and now seems keen to try and play the victim. The other teen bullies were also released from jail. The case against them has been dismissed - but investigators say this is only because they need to gather further evidence with a mind to press stronger charges in the near-future. The mother of two of the teens involved also apologized, saying: 'I just wanted to apologize to the family of the girl that got hurt in that video. 'And I didn't mean for it to go this far. But I apologize for my children's actions and I hope that you guys can forgive my kids.' The bullies attend Leilehua High School and Wahiawa Middle School. The school district said they are cooperating with authorities. The victim's family told local media they were also shocked to see the video, as the young woman never told them about the assault. They issued a statement thanking the public for their support and also asking people to refrain from seeking revenge. 'The family would like to sincerely thank friends, family and the public for the outpouring of love, support, and concern during this incredibly difficult time. Your kind words and compassion have meant more to them than they can expressed in words,' their statement read. 'At this moment, the family respectfully ask for their privacy as they try to process what has happened and figure out their next steps. They are still coming to terms with everything, and need time and space to do so. In the meantime, we ask not to contact the family. 'The family also kindly asks that no one retaliate or act out against any of the other parties involved.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen suspect in viral Wahiawa assault case released, issues apology
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's a disturbing video on social media that has sparked outrage. It shows a 21-year-old woman being assaulted by a group of teenagers from Leilehua High School and Wahiawa Middle School. The incident happened back in April. But the video surfaced this week, setting off a firestorm online. Viral Wahiawa bully video sparks community outrage The oldest in the group, an 18-year-old woman arrested for assault, appeared in court earlier today and spoke exclusively with KHON2. It's a video that sparked outrage, a 21-year-old woman, slapped, punched and kicked by a group of teenagers in broad daylight. The video is so disturbing, we are not showing it. It happened in Wahiawa more than a month ago, but only went viral this week. Four teenagers seen in the video were arrested on Wednesday, May 21. The three teens who are under 18 were released. Jasmine Keola, 18, appeared in court today on charges of third-degree assault and criminal property damage, but had her case dismissed so that law enforcement could conduct further investigation. Prosecutors can still refile charges later, but she was released from custody and KHON spoke with her outside the courthouse. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Keola said it started with name-calling on the bus. 'It was incidents on the bus that happened and it just got way out of hand. So I took it upon myself, I got pressured actually to fighting the girl. I didn't want to fight her. but I did anyway. So I talked to her but again I'm sorry for what I did, I didn't mean to do it,' said Keola. Keola's mother, who asked not to be identified, told us the family has been receiving threats for 'street justice' and wanted the community to know she, too is in pain and scared for their safety. 'I apologize for my children's behavior, and I really, you know, I'm being sincere, and I'm talking from the heart that I am sorry that, you know, my kids did what they did,' said the mother. According to the DOE, the 21-year-old woman is a former student at Leilehua High who has 'added challenges.' The other students involved have been expelled from campus for the remainder of the school year while an investigation continues. Check out more news from around Hawaii Keola is not being allowed to walk in her Leilehua High School graduation tomorrow, had a message for her victim. 'I'm sorry. I should have let you go. Speak for yourself. But ended up doing what I did and I regret it,' said Keola. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
