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Pritchett

John Pritchett: Sitting Ducks

Roy Amemiya, managing director under former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, is now a target in a U.S. Department of Justice corruption probe. He joins other targets Donna Leong, the city’s former top civil attorney, and former city Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro.

By John Pritchett

June 27, 2021 · 1 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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A whole lot more than these three names should be in this picture

drivewithbrains · 4 years ago

I am reminded of these phrases from the Bible, Luke chapter 12, verse 2-3, (NIV) when Jesus talked to his disciples.  "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.   What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs."  Let us hope the liars and cheats in our government and society will find their just rewards.

incredibles2 · 4 years ago

Hopefully Amemiya isn't the end of the line. Feds need to add Kahikina, Hanabusa and Martyn to the parade.

Chigao · 4 years ago

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