Tag: Kaneshiro

Keith Kaneshiro describes prosecution as a grudge

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM Former Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro is working to restore his reputation after being acquitted of federal charges. “It has been pretty tough but I always felt that I didn’t do anything wrong so there is nothing to worry about,” Kaneshiro said. 1/2 CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM Former Honolulu Prosecutor […]

Kaneshiro, Mitsunaga, co-defendants not guilty on all counts in corruption trial

May 17—1/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Former Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro, front, and Hawaii businessman Dennis Mitsunaga celebrate after they were found not guilty in their corruption trial in U.S. District Court in Honolulu today. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM […]

Judge rejects attempt to revoke bail for lawyer charged in Kaneshiro case

Feb. 24—Sheri Tanaka did not hire anyone to assassinate a judge or assistant U.S. attorney, and was instead the victim of an extortion scheme, her attorneys say. Sheri Tanaka, who is charged in the against former Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, remains on bail after appearing Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathaniel M. Cousins because the […]