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[Opinion] Hawaii Supreme Court justice withdraws corruption case opinion with apology

Acting Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna retracted her opinion questioning prosecutions of three officials convicted in a corruption scheme linked to former Police Chief Louis Kealoha.

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Hawaii’s acting chief justice withdrew her opinion, writing: “I apologize for misinterpreting the factual basis for the criminal offense underlying this disciplinary proceeding.”

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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Apologizes For ‘Misinterpreting’ Case

Legal experts said Sabrina McKenna's opinion on the case involving three former city officials was not related to the matter before the court.

·Honolulu, United States
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Hawaii Supreme Court justice withdraws corruption case opinion with apology

Hawaii’s acting chief justice withdrew her opinion, writing: “I apologize for misinterpreting the factual basis for the criminal offense underlying this disciplinary proceeding.”

·Honolulu, United States
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Hawaii News Now broke the news in Honolulu, United States on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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