"I feel vindicated," former Honolulu prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro after not guilty verdict
There were literal gasps and sighs of relief, tears and cheering when all six of the defendants in the case were cleared of all charges.
Stay updated with breaking news from Laurel Mau. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
There were literal gasps and sighs of relief, tears and cheering when all six of the defendants in the case were cleared of all charges.
A jury announced not guilty verdicts Friday in a yearslong bribery case against Honolulu's former top prosecutor and five people associated with the engineering and architectural firm Mitsunaga & Associates.
The jury deliberated for about an hour Wednesday and will continue Thursday morning.
During its cross-examination of Laurel Mau, the defense focused on her use of company time and resources to conduct side jobs it says were unauthorized.
The messages capture the development of a "corrupt relationship," the feds say.