HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man accused in a high-profile assault case has been granted permission to temporarily leave the state.
A judge approved Aukusitino Noga’s request to travel to South Dakota from May 5 through May 10.
According to court documents, Noga must provide the state with his travel itinerary, including where he will be staying and how he can be contacted during the trip.
The judge approved the request with no objection from the state.
Noga has pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault in connection with a case involving Moanalua Assistant Athletics Director Natalie Iwamoto.
His trial is scheduled to begin on August 10.
Noga is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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