Daughter and mother plead not guilty in beating of special needs woman in Wahiawa
By Jeremiah Estrada
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HONOLULU (KITV) — A woman and her mother pleaded not guilty on Thursday to the assault of a special needs woman off campus near Leilehua High School in April that circulated online.
Jasmine Keola, 18, and her mother Anela Vierra, 44, pleaded not guilty in Oahu First Circuit Court on Sept. 18 in connection to the beating of 21-year-old Carly Ng, a former Leilehua High School student. The bullying that took place on April 17, 2025 spread online on May 21 which showed a group of students attacking Ng.
Keola asked for supervised release or lower bail, but Judge Ron Johnson declined her request, citing the risk of retaliation.
Judge Johnsonson addressed Vierra saying, “It is very significant that the person who is supposed to present an example and be a leader in the family and set the right example orchestrated this against a special needs person.”
Keola was charged for kidnapping, third-degree assault, fourth-degree attempted theft and two counts of fourth-degree theft. Vierra was charged for second-degree attempted theft, third-degree extortion and fourth-degree attempted theft.
Their jury trial is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2025 with separate judges and pre-trial motions are due on Oct. 20.
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