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John Pritchett: Dennis The Menace

Dennis Mitsunaga, a high-profile architect and prolific contributor to political campaigns, is on trial for bribery in a case that also involves former Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro and several others. A federal judge recently ordered the 82-year-old Mitsunaga locked up for the the duration of the trial for alleged witness tampering.

By John Pritchett

April 28, 2024 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

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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.

Dennis Mitsunaga, a high-profile architect and prolific contributor to political campaigns, is on trial for bribery in a case that also involves former Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro and several others. A federal judge recently ordered the 82-year-old Mitsunaga locked up for the the duration of the trial for alleged witness tampering.

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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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People in power that lack humility will make the news …

2cents · 2 years ago

"Unbelievable!!!" All during 1-Case?1. City Prosecutor Alleged Corruption?2. Judge Allegedly "Threatened & Recuses Himself?2. Attorney Alleged "Hitman Hire/Extortion?3. Alleged Witness Tampering?4. Mitsunaga’s Attorney Alleged "Coaching Witness" to change testimony...5. Mitsunaga’s Employee Allegedly directed to speak to Witness during Trial....All these "New Investigations" during Trial and the defense hasn't even put on their "Side of the Case Yet?""You couldn't write a better "Episode of Law & Order, or the Lack of It?"

PSpects · 2 years ago

Lol... the arrogance and entitlement of many in this town captured in one cartoon.

CivilTutu · 2 years ago

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