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Looking back at Kealohas’ journey from power couple to convicted felons

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Nov. 30, 2020

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GEORGE F. LEE / 2009

Louis Kealoha was sworn in as Honolulu police chief by Justice Michael Town in a brief ceremony at the Honolulu mayor's office on Nov. 25, 2009. Kealoha is flanked by his wife Katherine Kealoha. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2009

Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha is hugged by his mom Beatrice Kealoha following a brief ceremony at the Honolulu mayor's office on Nov. 25, 2009. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2009

Then-Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann shakes hands with Louis Kealoha prior to the swearing ceremony on Nov. 25, 2009. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2009

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, shakes hands with Frank Valant, right, during a 2009 "Windward City Lights" street festival and tree lighting in Kaneohe. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha at a 2010 press conference. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2010

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha attends a Honolulu City Council Committee on Public Safety and Services meeting in 2010 at the Honolulu Hale to discuss proposed fireworks changes. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2010

At the front of the parade, then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha walks down Kainalu Avenue for the Kailua Fourth of July Independence Day Parade. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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JAMM AQUINO / 2011

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha speaks during a press conference on Dec. 16, 2011, in downtown Honolulu to address holiday safety concerns such as driving conditions and ocean safety. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2012

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha holds a press conference on the death of officer Garret Davis, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the H-1 freeway eastbound in Aiea. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / AUG. 14

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha reminds pedestrians to be safe during a press conference for the annual "Beat the School Jam" campaign. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2013

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha speaks to legislators and members of the media at the state Capitol to lobby for proposed legislation. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2013

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha speaks to legislators and members of the media at the state Capitol to lobby for proposed legislation. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2014

Then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha answers questions at a 2014 legislative hearing on domestic violence in Hawaii. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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JAMM AQUINO / 2014

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, left, and then-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha discuss the accomplishments and ongoing commitments toward lowering crime and homelessness in Waikiki during a meeting on May 7, 2014 in downtown Honolulu. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2015

Florence Puana and uncle Gerard Puana read an opening statement in state Circuit Court with Judge Virginia L. Crandall presiding. Florence Puana, the grandmother and fraud victim of convicted former Honolulu deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, died Feb. 13 at the age of 100.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2015

Defendant Katherine Kealoha embraces a supporter following a civil judgement in her favor in a suit brought against her by gradmother Florence Puana and Gerard Puana. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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GEORGE F. LEE / 2015

Florence Puana, left, and Gerard Puana in court following the verdict in a suit against Katherine Kealoha. Puana was a key witness in the federal corruption case against Katherine Kealoha and her estranged husband, former Honolulu Police Department Chief Louis Kealoha. Florence Puana died Feb. 13 at the age of 100.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2015

In state Circuit Court with Judge Virginia L. Crandall presiding, former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha defends herself against claims by her grandmother, Florence Puana and uncle Gerard Puana, that she ripped them off. Kealoha was sentenced Monday to 13 years in prison for masterminding the scheme that bilked her grandmother out of her home, and framed her uncle for a crime he did not commit.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017

Ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and wife Katherine exit federal court toward downtown Honolulu following their 2017 trial. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2017

Ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and wife Katherine exit federal court toward downtown Honolulu following their 2017 trial. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2017

Former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha exits federal court toward downtown Honolulu following her 2017 trial with ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2017

Former Honolulu Police Department Chief Louis Kealoha pushes back his hair while walking away from the federal court building with his wife Katherine Kealoha. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2018

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha loads his pick-up truck from his Hawaii Kai home. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2018

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha arrives at federal court with his wife and former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and his wife, former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha leave the U.S. District Court and walk toward downtown Honolulu. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2019

Florence Puana, 99, spoke to the Star-Advertiser during a 2019 interview at her Kailua home. Puana was a key witness in the federal corruption case against Katherine Kealoha and her estranged husband, former Honolulu Police Department Chief Louis Kealoha. Puana submitted an early testimony to prosecutors due to her declining health. Puana died Feb. 13 at the age of 100.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2019

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha accompanies his wife, Katherine Kealoha, on the Halekauwila Street sidewalk on their way to federal court. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2019

Former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine and ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha leaving U.S. District Court during a recess. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2019

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and wife Katherine, a former Honolulu deputy prosecutor, walk to federal court for their 2019 trial. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2019

Katherine and Louis Kealoha leaving federal court following their 2019 trial on corruption charges. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 2019

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and his wife, Katherine, a former Honolulu deputy prosecutor, walk toward the federal court for their 2019 trial. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2019

After a day of deliberation, the jury found Katherine and Louis Kealoha guilty in all five counts of their conspiracy and corruption trial. The couple is pictured walking toward Queen Street after their 2019 verdict at federal court. Louis Kealoha was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, while Katherine Kealoha received a 13-year sentence in one of the worst public corruption scandals in Hawaii history.

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