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New York Post
23-05-2025
- New York Post
Teen bullies beat, kick 21-year-old with disability in barbaric caught-on-video attack: ‘Pure evil'
Four teenage bullies were caught on video beating up a 21-year-old woman with an intellectual disability in a barbaric attack in a small Hawaiian town — prompting anger from residents, who hunted down the young thugs until they were arrested. The heartbreaking video starts with two of the bullies surrounding and taunting the victim, who has only been identified as Carly, at a bus stop in Wahiawa, about 20 miles north of Honolulu. Then one of the bullies, 18-year-old Jasmine Keola, asks Carly to take off her backpack before aggressively throwing it to the ground. Keola then violently slaps her glasses off her face. 5 Jasmine Keola, 18, appeared to be the main bully in the disturbing videos. Instagram/hhhnewz Carly screams and crouches to the ground, where the violent slapping continues. 'You dumb f–k,' Keola yells. '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. 5 By this point in the attack, Carly had her backpack and glasses violently taken from her. Instagram/hhhnewz '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. 5 Keola appeared in court after her arrest, but the charges against her were dismissed. KHON2 'Now what are you going to do? F–king dumb c–t,' one of the girls is heard screaming. 'She's knocked out,' another said, sounding proud. The vicious attack has angered the community. '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. 5 The community hunted down the bullies and livestreamed their search. Instagram/cottrell_boxing 'It was one of the worst actions you can take against someone who is unwilling, defenseless, and unfortunately, one who suffers with disabilities. I do not have sympathy for them.' Kitchens was one of the local vigilantes who hunted down the suspects. Some even livestreamed their searches 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 nobody else, especially someone that can't stand up for themselves,' Leilehua High School senior Journey Emond told Hawaii News. 5 Local vigilantes hunted down the suspects accused of beating Carly. Instagram/hhhnewz Honolulu police arrested three girls, aged 14, 16 and 18. A 13-year-old boy was also arrested. But the suspects were all released from jail, and the case against them was dismissed. Keola apologized after court. 'I got pressured actually to fighting the girl. I didn't want to fight her. but I did anyway … I'm sorry for what I did, I didn't mean to do it,' Keola told KHON. Her mother also expressed remorse. '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,' she said.
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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
HPD: Multiple arrests made in connection with viral video attack
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a viral video attack, according to Honolulu Police Department. Man arrested in connection to Nanakuli attempted murder HPD took to social media to announce that the arrests were made in the early evening hours of Wednesday, May 21. Officials said those arrested include three juveniles, a 13-year-old male, a 14-year-old female and a 16-year-old 18-year-old female was arrested in connection to the incident. A video of the incident went viral on social media where HPD said a 21-year-old female victim was attacked in the Wahiawa area. Leilehua High School released a letter to parents addressing the incident and are working with HPD and the families involved. HPD said charges are pending. 'If you witness a crime or are a victim of a crime, please report it immediately to HPD by calling 911,' said Honolulu police in a social media post. Check out more news from around Hawaii This is a developing story. KHON2 will release more information as details are provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
