Molokai Family Nears Settlement in Police Shooting Case, Alleging Excessive Force
Wailuku, Hawaii — A potential settlement is on the horizon for the family of Nathaniel Naki, who died after being shot by police on Molokai in a confrontation captured by a body camera last year. The Maui County Council recently approved the possibility of negotiations, fueling speculation about the closure of a contentious legal dispute. The incident, which occurred on April 30, 2023, has prompted a lawsuit from Naki’s family who argue that his death …