Andy Mirikitani
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Andy Mirikitani was elected on November 1990 to the Honolulu City Council representing the 5th Council district (Manoa, Makiki, McCully-Moiliili and Ala Moana). While still a Honolulu City Councilman, Mirikitani was found found guilty in July 2001 of bribery, theft, extortion, wire fraud and two counts of witness tampering. Mirikitani resigned his council seat on November 31, 2001.
He was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for a kickback and extortion scheme and in addition, three years of supervised release after serving prison time and pay $6,884 in restitution. Mirikitani was released from federal prison in May 2006.
External links
- Pang, Gordon Y.K. Highlights of Andy Mirikitani's political career Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 5, 2001.
- Pang, Gordon Y.K. Mirikitani guilty -- The Councilman faces up to 65 years in prison on 6 counts Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 4, 2001.
- Pang, Gordon Y.K. From Saint to Sinner: Andy Mirikitani's rise and eventual fall as a public servant paints an enigmatic portrait of his contradicting characteristics Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 5, 2001.
- Mirikitani gets jail -- A federal judge gives the ex-councilman a 4-year sentence for theft and extortion Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 6, 2001.
- Mirikitanis now Texas online retailers Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 2, 2006.
