1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson

Request to:: City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Law used:: State of Hawaii UIPA
Status of this request:: Request awaits classification
Summary of Request: Under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that pertain to the Eric Thompson case (1CPC-22-0000500). I am aware that this case is under appeal. (CAAP-25-0000487). I am specifically requesting the police report with supplements, as well as audiovisual records including 911 calls, witness and suspect interviews, police worn bodycam, dashcam, and crime scene photos. If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $500. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. The Hawaii Open Records Law requires a response time within ten business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than ten days, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Messages in this request

From	Alaina Thomas
Subject	Records Request for City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: 1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson [#1556]
Date	Sept. 4, 2025, 12:03 p.m.
To	City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Status	Awaiting response
Attachments

Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address.

Under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that pertain to the Eric Thompson case (1CPC-22-0000500). I am aware that this case is under appeal. (CAAP-25-0000487). I am specifically requesting the police report with supplements, as well as audiovisual records including 911 calls, witness and suspect interviews, police worn bodycam, dashcam, and crime scene photos. 

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $500.  However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest.

The Hawaii Open Records Law requires a response time within ten business days.  If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than ten days, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Alaina Thomas

3 weeks, 2 days agoSept. 4, 2025, 12:03 p.m.: Alaina Thomas sent a message to City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

From	DPA INFO – City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Subject	RE: Records Request for City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: 1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson [#1556]
Date	Sept. 5, 2025, 8:40 a.m.

Aloha Alaina, I am out of the office and will respond next week when I return. Christine M. Denton, Esq. Special Counsel to the Prosecuting Attorney Department of the Prosecuting Attorney City & County of Honolulu 1060 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 808-768-6472 <<email address>> **Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any review, use, disclosure, or distribution by unintended recipients is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.**…

-----Original Message----- From: Alaina Thomas < <name and email address> > Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:03 PM To: DPA INFO < <name and email address> > Subject: Records Request for City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: 1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson [#1556] CAUTION: Email received from an EXTERNAL sender. Please confirm the content is safe prior to opening attachments or links. Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address. Under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that pertain to the Eric Thompson case (1CPC-22-0000500). I am aware that this case is under appeal. (CAAP-25-0000487). I am specifically requesting the police report with supplements, as well as audiovisual records including 911 calls, witness and suspect interviews, police worn bodycam, dashcam, and crime scene photos. If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $500. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. The Hawaii Open Records Law requires a response time within ten business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than ten days, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law. IF SEEKING PUBLIC INTEREST WAIVER, PROVIDE PUBLIC INTEREST STATEMENT BELOW THIS LINE Local and national outlets have already reported extensively on the Thompson case (e.g., Hawaii News Now, Star-Advertiser). Releasing records provides continuity and accuracy, ensuring that reporting is based on primary sources rather than incomplete or secondhand information. Why it matters: Other homicide cases in Hawaiʻi have had records released once concluded. Withholding in this case would be inconsistent and potentially discriminatory. Mahalo, Alaina Thomas

3 weeks, 1 day agoSept. 5, 2025, 8:40 a.m.: Received an email from City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

From	Alaina Thomas
Subject	RE: Records Request for City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: 1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson [#1556]
Date	Sept. 5, 2025, 1:44 p.m.
To	City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney

Dear Ms. Denton I'm expecting a denial on this case as it is under appeal, but I wanted this request on record for when I request again after the appeal is (likely, I'm assuming) denied. Sincerely, Alaina Thomas

3 weeks agoSept. 5, 2025, 1:44 p.m.: Alaina Thomas sent a message to City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.

From	DPA INFO – City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Subject	RE: Records Request for City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: 1CPC-22-0000500- Eric Thompson [#1556]
Date	Sept. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Attachments

Aloha Alaina, Attached is our Notice to Requester denying your request because the case is currently on appeal. I will answer your other questions in your other email. Have a great day. Christine Christine M. Denton, Esq. Special Counsel to the Prosecuting Attorney Department of the Prosecuting Attorney City & County of Honolulu 1060 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 808-768-6472 <<email address>> **Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any review, use, disclosure, or distribution by unintended recipients is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.**…

2 weeks, 4 days agoSept. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m.: Received an email from City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.