Honolulu Prosecutor's Office Investigator Indicted on Felony Charges

Christopher Moon faces obstruction, witness tampering, and abuse allegations

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Christopher Moon, a 52-year-old investigator with the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office, has been indicted on a seven-count felony charge, including obstruction, witness tampering, and intimidation. The case has been referred to the Hawaiʻi Attorney General's Office for independent investigation and prosecution due to Moon's position within the prosecutor's office.

Why it matters

The indictment and decision to hand the case to an outside agency raise questions about how the prosecutor's office polices its own employees and the potential impact on Moon's credibility in future cases he may testify in.

The details

Moon was arrested in 2024 on an alleged abuse complaint, which is now reflected in the indictment. During an internal investigation, records and text messages raised questions about whether Moon improperly tried to influence the complainant. The prosecutor's office closed the administrative probe and reinstated Moon, drawing criticism from legal experts who said the conduct described should have warranted an independent criminal investigation.

  • Moon was arrested in 2024 on an alleged abuse complaint.
  • The indictment was filed on Wednesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Christopher Moon

A 52-year-old investigator with the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office who has been indicted on a seven-count felony charge.

Steve Alm

The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney, who stated the office holds employees to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

Ken Lawson

A University of Hawaiʻi law professor who criticized the handling of the earlier internal investigation into Moon's conduct.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General's Office

The state agency that is now handling the independent investigation and prosecution of the case against Moon.

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What they’re saying

“Had this been any other defendant who had charges of domestic violence filed against him and then tried to tamper with a witness or intimidate a witness, they'd be locked up.”

— Ken Lawson, University of Hawaiʻi law professor (Civil Beat)

“We hold our employees to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Allegations involving staff members should be reviewed independently and handled transparently.”

— Steve Alm, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney (KITV)

What’s next

The case will now move through the courts outside the Honolulu prosecutor's office to avoid conflicts, and any testimony Moon gives in future cases could trigger tough questions about his credibility.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of independent oversight and transparency when allegations are made against law enforcement officials, even those within the prosecutor's office. It raises questions about how the prosecutor's office handles internal investigations and the potential impact on the credibility of its employees in future cases.