Trial set in Hilo attorney’s malicious prosecution lawsuit

A federal jury trial is scheduled to begin April 19 in Hilo attorney Kai McGuire’s lawsuit against Hawaii County, which accuses officials of malicious prosecution and related misconduct. U.S. District Judge Jill Otake set the date, while dismissing claims against several former and current county officials. McGuire seeks damages over criminal charges that were dismissed with prejudice in 2021.