The community around Leilehua High School in Wahiawa has been shaken by the brutal attack on Carly Ng, a 21-year-old woman with special needs and former student of Leilehua. KITV reports that an 18-year-old, Jasmine Keola, along with her mother, Anela Vierra, aged 44, faced multiple charges last Friday following the assault that initially occurred off campus in April 2025. The charges against Keola include kidnapping, third-degree assault, and theft, with bail set at $45,000.
Further inflaming tensions, a video appearing to depict the attack surfaced online on May 21 and quickly went viral. The graphic footage—widely shared, sparked widespread condemnation as viewers watched the group of students taunt, hit, and kick Ng in a display of cruelty. According to a Hawaii News Now report, the assault video has culminated in the community's outrage with some locals even taking to social media to coordinate an impromptu manhunt for the suspects, attracting an online audience of some 11,000 followers.
In conjunction with the arrests, administrators from Leilehua High School have communicated their cooperation with the police investigation, emphasizing the off-campus nature of the incident. Meanwhile, the repercussions of the attack continue to resonate through the local school community, with students voicing a steadfast denouncement of the bullying culture.
Within the threads of apology and accountability, the mother of two arrested juveniles expressed her regret in an emotional plea outside Wahiawa police station. "I just wanted to apologize to the family of the girl that got hurt in that video. And I didn't mean for it to go this far. But I apologize for my children’s actions and I hope that you guys can forgive my kids," she told Hawaii News Now. Students from Leilehua High School, such as senior Journey Emond, hope that the suspects will come to regret their actions and that the forceful community response serves as a deterrent to future acts of bullying.
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