Mitsunaga Secretary Acquitted For Bribery Could Still Face State Campaign Violations
A federal prosecution ended in acquittal but left behind crumbs that state officials could pursue.
‘No Evidence To Convict’: Jury Foreman Explains Acquittal In Kaneshiro, Mitsunaga Trial
Prosecutors presented only circumstantial evidence that left room for reasonable doubt, a juror said.
Not Guilty: Ex-Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, Businessman Dennis Mitsunaga And Others Walk In Bribery CaseÂ
Tearful defendants and their attorneys embraced after the clerk read the verdict.
Campaign Contributions Or Bribes In Disguise? Closing Arguments Begin In Kaneshiro Bribery Trial
Prosecutors tried to convince jurors money given to Keith Kaneshiro’s campaign was part of a conspiracy to bribe the former Honolulu prosecutor, but defense attorneys maintain it was legal.
Corruption Defendant Dennis Mitsunaga Will Remain In Jail Despite Health Issues
A judge said Mitsunaga’s medical needs can be managed by the Bureau of Prisons.
Grand Jury Tapes Show Mitsunaga Employees Struggled To Explain Donations To Kaneshiro
As grand jury witnesses, the defendants claimed to remember little about their thousands of dollars of political giving.
Corruption Defendant Dennis Mitsunaga Injured In Jail, Delaying Trial
Dennis Mitsunaga’s attorney said the injury supports her prior argument that her elderly client shouldn’t have been detained.
Defendant In Honolulu Corruption Case Gave Politicians Thousands In Illegal Straw Donations, Niece Says
For years, Terri Ann Otani allegedly made straw donations in her niece’s name. When the feds found out, Otani left voicemails — played in court — telling her niece not to talk to the FBI.
Ex-Honolulu Investigator Tells Jury He Swore To Facts In Theft Case He Had ‘No Idea’ AboutÂ
Five people associated with a local engineering firm are accused of bribing former prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro to pursue a bogus theft case.
Hawaii Senate President Ron Kouchi’s Ties To A Convicted Businessman
Milton Choy recorded meetings with Kouchi as part of an FBI investigation but there’s been no evidence revealed that the senator committed any wrongdoing.