Activist: Maui police used excessive force despite peaceful protest

Police make arrests during protest against telescope construction in Hawaii. Photo: Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News Now, August 3, 2017

MAKAWAO, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) –

After a handful of activists were arrested Tuesday in protests against a controversial telescope planned for Haleakala, some are claiming Maui police officers used excessive force despite a peaceful demonstration.