Hawaii Tribune-Herald from Hilo, Hawaii • 8

8- Hawaii Tribune Herald, Sunday, February 5, 1995 O.J.- From Page 1 me." Why the attack on Simpson's character before any other evidence is "The prosecution made the judgment that their greatest vulnerability was that jurors enamored with the public persona of OJ. Simpson would not evaluate incriminating evidence if they weren't disabused of those impressions," UCLA Law Professor Peter Arenella said. "They had to destroy O.J.'s character and paint him as a very violent, menacing person." Only then, he said, would the jury be able to evaluate a patchwork of physical and scientific evidence which prosecutors believe will convince jurors of Simpson's guilt. Their circumstantial case, likely to be savaged by defense attacks on police methods and DNA analysis, can succeed only if jurors believe that perhaps they have been tricked by Simpson all along, Arenella said. "If you have put someone up on a pinnacle, there is a tendency to push them down in the dirt if you feel you've been used," he said.

"The jurors may be disappointed in him." The defense is betting on a comeback from this bruising opening round. But it will be months before they get to call their own witnesses. Lead defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran Jr. has called the prosecution's tactics "character assassination," and he will likely try to show jurors that witnesses are trying to assuage their own feelings of guilt over Nicole Brown Simpson's death by exaggerating the defendant's alleged abuses of his wife. Such could be the insinuation when Cochran begins crossexamining Denise Brown, the victim's sister who burst into tears on the witness stand Friday, leaving jurors to ponder her grief over the weekend.

"Obviously, that's a powerful image for the jury to take away for the weekend," said Loyola University Law Professor Laurie Levenson. "However, if the jurors think this was intentional to manipulate them, they might have a different reaction. It all depends on whether jurors believe Denise is sincere or feel they have been manipulated. "There's a lot more to come of her testimony. She may be one witness where crossexamination is more important than direct examination." Southwestern University Law School's Robert Pugsley noted that all of the evidence presented so far bears little relationship to the gruesome murders of Ms.

Simpson and Ronald Goldman on June 12. "If we stopped the trial now, they wouldn't have proved anything," Pugsley said. "But first they want to open jurors to the possibility that an American icon could have done something this horrible." Thus, instead of starting with the charged crimes, the prosecution began with the uncharged ones. PUHI BAY: Does state From Page 1 with the possibility that the rules or "guidelines" governing use of the area surrounding Puhi Bay may not have been formally adopted. "They have to be Amano said of the rules.

Attorney Brian De Lima, who represents Ben Spalding, argued that he did not believe that the rules governing the park were formally adopted. De Lima also told Amano that he did not believe the state had clear title to the lands stemming from the illegal overthrow of the WILLIAMS: Beating From Page 1 Williams, sitting in a he said. wheelchair. And, he's looking forward to He expects to be in therapy returning to classes at Hilo High three times a week and will School, possibly as early as later have tutor for five hours a this month. week, helping him catch up on Williams was found with serihis schoolwork.

ous head injuries on the ground He still looks forward to at- with his bicycle on Mililani tending college to study electri- Street on Dec. 19. cal engineering. He was heading to the 7-EleThe beating initially left Wil- ven convenience store to buy a liams paralyzed on his left side. copy of the newspaper in which But he's now able to move his picture appeared.

his arm and is working on get- He was then taken to Hilo ting back full use of his left leg. Hospital but later flown to KaHe currently uses a cane when piolani Medical Center in Hono4 he wants to stand up. lulu. "I want to get stronger to be After spending approximately able to walk without any aid," two weeks in Kapiolani, he was Award-winning poster This poster by 8-year-old Alayna Newton of Pahoa Elementary School was one of 41 honorable mentions in the 10th annual national poster contest sponsored by Reading Is Fundamental. Her poster, along with the other winners, will be exhibited at the Capistal Children's Museum in Washington D.C.

and at other locations during the year. An 8-year-old New Jersey youngster captured the top prize. own beach park? monarchy. how to manage the area. "It's a matter that should be tried," he told the judge.

Vasconcellos also mentioned that DHHL was trying to bring together several community groups concerned about the use of Puhi Bay to discuss Amano asked Daisy Spalding if she would be willing to participate in such a discussion and Spalding replied, "I think that's what we've been asking for years." -By Crystal Kua victim returns home transferred to the Rehabilitation that area in the future. Hospital of the Pacific where Purinton said the family still Williams said the therapy al- has hope that someone will be lowed him to feel better faster. apprehended in the case. No arrests have been made in Anyone with information is the case. asked to call Detective Derek The attack occurred right ar- Pacheco at 961-2279 or Crime ound the corner from where Stoppers at 961-8300 or Williams, his mother, his brother 329-8181.

and grandparents live. When asked if he'll be able to Williams wanted those who go around that corner again, he supported him during the past replied, "Sure It was a ran- six weeks to know how appredom thing, I think." ciative he is. "Thank you very But his grandmother, Natalia much. The support was great." Purinton, who was standing next His high school last week to him, was a bit more ap- held a benefit for him and a prehensive about letting her fund has been set up to help pay grandson ride off alone again in for his medical expenses. COUNTY: Not all officers' names released any officer serving in an undercover capacity or officer anticipated to serve in an undercover capacity is not listed." State attorneys say the move is legal.

"They're acting in the full compliance of the public records state Office of Information Practices attorney Hugh Jones said. From Page 1 The Uniform Information Practices Act deems the names of government employees to be public information except for Big Island report Three men arrested in robbery Three men arrested in connection with a reported robbery in downtown Hilo have been released without being charged. Police received a call from a couple reported money taken from them while they were in their car parked in front of National Dollar Store on Kamehameha Avenue. The couple reported that they were accosted by a man who threatened the use of a weapon and physical harm if he did not receive money from them, police said. The man fled after taking the money, they told police.

The couple said they tracked down the suspect, took the license plate number of a car he was seen in and called police to report the incident just after 3 p.m., police said. Police found the vehicle on Kanoelehua Avenue near Waiakea Square and arrested Charles Ray Scott, 43, of no permanent address, Anthony J. Brooks, 38, of Honolulu, and Anthony M. Brown, 40, of an unknown address. Police also confiscated the car they were in.

Police said the three men have since been released without being charged and their car returned to them. Meanwhile, police arrested and charged the following persons: Eddie Villanueva, 33, of Ainaloa with contempt of court. Del Couser, 40, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates with contempt of court. Manuel G. Rivera, 22, of Hilo with contempt of court.

Jonathan E. Denhart, 31, of Keaau with contempt of court. Christopher R. Grant, 20, of Hilo with two counts of forgery. Rodney Lorenzo, 28, of Naalehu with two counts of contempt of court.

Sam Carson, 25, of Hilo with contempt of court. Rufus H. Duarte 21, of. Kainaliu with theft. HSTA chief: Cut the red tape The chief of Hawaii State Teachers Association urges the state to streamline its operation to speed up construction of much-needed new schools and classroom buildings on the Big Island.

"Something is wrong when it takes the state five years to build a $12-million to $20-million school," says HSTA' President June Motokawa, "while First Hawaiian Bank can build a 30-story, $300-million tower in 23 months." Motokawa, who came to the Big Island to attend the teachers' institute day on Friday, says her organization applauds Gov. Ben Cayetano plan to simplify procedures for building school facilities. Presently, there are 41 steps to follow, she said. Besides school facilities, Motokawa says HSTA also is concerned about discipline in schools. "School administrators must take a tough stand in discipling students," she said.

A student code of conduct is being worked out to help school establish disciplinary procedures, she said. HSTA's other areas of concern include the special education program and the influx of new teachers from the mainland and elsewhere, according to Motokawa. Motokawa taught at Waiakea Intermediate School before she was elected president of the HSTA last fall. Would-be robber leaves with pen A man who tried to rob the Kamehameha Avenue branch of First Hawaiian Bank Thursday was arrested four minutes later after leaving the bank with only a pen. later after leaving the bank with only a pen.

Police charged Wilfred Reyes, 39, of no permanent address with attempted robbery and terroristic threatening. Police said Reyes walked into the bank at 2:57 p.m. and demanded money, threatening to blow up the building if his demands were not met. No weapon or explosive was observed. After making repeated demands for money but receiving none, the suspect walked out of the bank with one of its pens.

Following a report by bank personnel of Reyes running mauka on Kalakaua Street, police found the suspect at 3:01 in the alley between the Kress Building and Kalakaua Cleaners. Reyes was being held at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in lieu of $2,250 bail. Woman singed in propane fire A 37-year-old woman was slightly injured while trying to put out a propane tank fire in a Hawaiian Acres home yesterday. Jana Gomes, an occupant of the house, was singed while using a garden hose to prevent the fire from spreading, Fire Capt. Nicholas Ah Yo said.

The injury did not require medical attention. A propane tank connected to a refrigerator in the home was leaking gas and caught fire, firefighters said. The 3:55 p.m. fire caused $3,500 damage to the home on Road 3, near Road E. employees in an "undercover capacity," Jones said.

"That's our reading of the law," Hong told the TribuneHerald. But Jones said that it's a "gray area" for officers who are "anticipated" to be in an undercover role and would depend on how soon the officer would be in that role. Pierson said that he obtained a copy of Hong's memo to Carvalho on Monday but is still awaiting release of the list. He said, however, withholding the names of the undercover employees could lead to discovering who these employees are by merely comparing past employee lists and determining whose name is missing from the current list less retirements, resignations and dismissals. "You subtract list two from list one," Pierson said.

Hong said the name of the undercover employee would become public once his undercover role is completed. Newsmaker Monday postponed For example, undercover officers most times serve as buyers or sellers in drug deals, he said. Their real identities become apparent once the officer takes part in an arrest or testifies at a public court hearing on the case he or she participated in. Carvalho was out of town and could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but Maj. Newton Lyman said that previous employee lists released by the department did not contain undercover names.

The Big Island Press Club's 'Newsmaker Monday' with guest Brian De Lima, which was previously announced to be held tomorrow, has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The luncheon has been rescheduled to be held at noon, Feb. 13, in the Sandalwood Lanai of Hawaii Naniloa Hotel. For information, call Hunter Bishop, 935-6621. Obituaries Tsuneyo Igawa, 89, of Hilo Keiji (Harriet) Kobayashl of Pahoa; (Painted Church) Hall In Honau- safi and Judy Stewart, both of vived by wife, Tina Miller of may call 2 to 3 p.m.

tomorrow at died Feb. 2 at Life Care Center of sister, Shizuyo Yamaka of Hilo; nau; mass at 10 a.m. Burial to Captain Cook, Rosie (Jeremy) Puuloa; sons, Gary (Wanda) Miller New Hope Christian Fellowship Hilo. Born in. Honomu, she was a brother-In-law, Shuji (Matsuko) follow at church cemetery.

Casual Miller of Wisconsin, Crisann (Alan) of New York, John (Allison) Miller Church; service at 3 p.m. Burial to homemaker and member of 'Hilo Igawa of Honolulu; sister-In-law, attire. Survived by wife, Jeannine Watal and Kanani Crisafi, both of of Washington and 1 Lee Miller of follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Meishoin. Friends may call 4 to 5 Kimiyo Igawa of Hilo; 14 grandchil- K.K.

Crisafi of Captain Cook; Holualoa, Gabrielle (Chris) Hatland Colorado; five daughters, Mary Casual attire. No flowers. Survived p.m. Tuesday at Hilo Meshoin; ser- dren, three great-grandchildren, daughter, Taylor Couffman of New of lowa, Nicole Kerr of New York; Kennedy and Christina Miller, both by wife, Sueko Imamura of vice over ashes at 5. Casual attire.

nieces and nephews. Borthwick Mexico; stepsons, Ivan Basque stepbrother, Kim Sedlock of lowa; of Washington, Ellen (Mark) Kat- Naalehu; son, Rupert (Mildred) ImNo flowers. Survived by sons, HI- Hawall Funeral Home is handling and Joshua Basque, both of Cap- aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, ne- zenberger of Louisiana, Linda amura of Hilo; daughters, Millicent deo igawa and Wayne (gawa, both arrangements. tain Cook; parents, Roland Sr. and phews and friends.

Dodo Mortuary (Ray) Garcia of California and Pascual of Kula, Maul and Geralof Hilo, Tetsuo (Mildred) Igawa of Ann Crisafi of Captain Cook; hanal is handling arrangements. Kimberly. (Raymond) Rodrigues of dine Cole of Honolulu; brothers, Keaau, Kenneth (Asako) Igawa, mother, Bea (Duane) Van Wyngar- Hilo; and nine grandchildren. Dodo Tsuyoki (Kimie) Imamura and ShiMelvin (Betty) Igawa and James den of Captain Cook; hanal father, Paul Sterling Miller, 75, of Mortuary, Kona branch, Is handling geo (Nora) Imamura, both of Hilo; (Martha) Igawa, all of California, Allikal James Crisafi, 27, died Raymond Kerr of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Puuloa died Feb. 1 at Kona Com- arrangements.

sisters, Harumi Higashi of Los and Fred (Katherine) Igawa of Feb. 2 at Kona Community Hospl- brothers, Michael (Susan) Crisafi munity Hospital. Born In West Vir- Angeles, Harue (Richard) TomHonolulu; daughters, Mae (Bobby) tal. Born in Kealakekua, he was a of Captain Cook, Roland (Judy) ginia, he was a retired lieutenant inaga and Fukuyo (Tautomu) NaMuramoto, Jean Igawa and Ann 1986 graduate of Konawaena High Crisafi of Burns, Roger (Jo) colonel with the U.S. Air Force.

Noboru Imamura, 85, of gata, both of Hilo, and Momono Igawa, all of California; brothers, School and veteran of the U.S. of Ore. and Gregory Private graveside service 1 p.m. Naalehu died Feb. 3 at Life Care (Akira) Hayashida of Lanai; three Takeo (Nora) Miyamoto and Isamu Army Ranger Battalion.

Friends (Michele) Crisafi of Kallua; step- tomorrow at National Memorial Center of Hilo. Born in Pahala, he grandchildren. Borthwick Hawaii Miyamoto, both of Honolulu, Yoshl- may call 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday brother, Scott Van Wyngarden of Cemetery of the Pacific (Pun- was a field supervisor for the for- Funeral Home is handling hisa (Fusae) Miyamoto of Hilo, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church West Virginia; sisters, Joyce Cri- chbowl).

Inurnment to follow. Sur- mer Hutchinson Sugar Cg. Friends arrangements..