Making a court appearance again without legal representation, members of a Hawaiian kingdom restoration group accused of raiding Iolani Palace refused to answer charges, forcing the judge to enter not-guilty pleas for them.

Two weeks ago the arraignment of Kingdom of Hawaii, Nation, members was delayed because they refused to enter pleas because they insisted that Circuit Court has no jurisdiction. The group told Judge Derrick Chan they would come back with legal counsel.

Yesterday without an attorney, group members refused again to enter a plea. When Chan called their names, one of the defendants, Vanessa Fimbres, asked if it was necessary to cross over to the front of the courtroom. The judge said yes.

“;Let the record show our presence is not voluntary, it is forced,”; Fimbres replied to the judge.

James Akahi, the self-proclaimed king of Hawaii; Grace Akahi; Wayne Nunes; Waynette Nunes; Terry Kaahanui; Tanya Kaahanui; and Fimbres have been charged with second-degree burglary for allegedly attempting to take over Iolani Palace on Aug. 15.

The group still did not enter a plea yesterday, insisting that the state court has no jurisdiction over them and claiming that Akahi is the rightful owner of the palace. Chan entered pleas of not guilty for all seven of them.

“;Akahi Nui objects,”; the group said, referring to James Akahi's other known alias.

When the prosecutor read the charges to the group, they repeatedly said, “;Object.”;

“;It's supposed to be a civil case,”; Grace Akahi said. “;You are treating us like criminals.”;

The judge set a trial date for Dec. 15 before Judge Richard Pollack. Fimbres said they plan to retain legal counsel for the trial.