Rather than disclosing the locations of the objects, Hui Malama members Wednesday issued declarations explaining that their religious and cultural beliefs bar them from revealing the exact whereabouts.
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Hui Malama is not seeking to show disrespect against either Ezra or the court, [Ayau] said. The group simply believes its first obligation is to its ancestors, not to the court, he said.

Ayau also reiterated that he stands ready to go to jail for contempt if the judge orders it. "If that's what court decides is our penalty ... then that's what's going to happen," he said.