Opinion ID: 3165025
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Testimony of Jonathan Henley

Text: Henley took the stand. He testified that he worked in telecommunications. According to Henley, he had just turned 19 on November 8, 2012, and he was at the Colony Surf Hotel to celebrate multiple birthdays, including his own. He had brought along his guitar that he constantly carries around with him. Henley stated that there was no alcohol at the get-together. He and Copp were planning on sleeping over. After arriving at the party, they “jammed” for at least two hours. The police and a security officer ended the party, and Henley left by himself. He saw the security officer arguing with a large group of people. Copp then called Henley and told him they had 7  FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAII REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER  permission to return to Room 205 and stay the night. Henley returned with five others, and they played music on the stereo system before the police and security officer returned. The security officer accused Copp and Henley of “br[inging] the party back, . . . start[ing] up the music, . . . [and] hanging off the [lanai.]” Copp and Henley were directed to leave. Copp and Massey started arguing, and Massey followed Copp and Henley out of the room and to the stairwell. Massey called Copp and Henley “faggots,” “hippies,” “punks,” and “ignorant children,” and Copp told Massey to “fuck off.” Copp exited the door at the bottom of the stairs, and Henley was about to exit when Massey “grabbed [Henley] from the back but like on the upper arm.” Henley “just react[ed]” and “shoved [Massey] away[.]” Massey let go but then tried to tackle Henley. Massey did not succeed, so he then “bailed towards the ground and grabbed [Henley’s] balls.” Copp saw what was happening, so he hit Massey a few times until Massey released Henley. Copp and Henley were leaving the property when they heard Massey yelling for help. They ran towards a tree in order to talk and regroup. There they were apprehended by the police. Henley emphasized in his testimony that he did not head-butt or hit Massey, but that he did push Massey in the chest. After Henley’s testimony, the defense rested. 8  FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAII REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER