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Honolulu Settles Wrongful Arrest Case for $975,000

3/27/2026

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  • Joshua Spriestersbach will receive a $975,000 settlement from the City and County of Honolulu for a wrongful arrest in 2017.
  • He spent over two years in custody after being misidentified as Thomas Castleberry, a suspect in drug-related crimes.
  • He was deemed delusional and forced to take medication after asserting his identity.
  • The Honolulu City Council approved the settlement and corrected records linking Spriestersbach to Castleberry.