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Louis and Katherine Kealoha sentenced to prison on corruption charges

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Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, right, arrives with his attorney Russ Barbee at federal court for Kealoha’s sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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Ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha arrives at federal court for his sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha arrives at federal court for Kealoha’s sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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This courtroom drawing shows attorney Gary Singh, left, with his client Katherine Kealoha, in federal court on Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Kealoha was sentenced to 13 years in prison after saying the former high-ranking prosecutor used her husband's position as a police chief to frame her uncle for a crime he didn't commit and stole money from her own grandmother, all to maintain her lavish lifestyle.
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This courtroom drawing shows attorney Gary Singh, left, with his client Katherine Kealoha, Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Kealoha was sentenced to 13 years in prison after saying the former high-ranking prosecutor used her husband's position as a police chief to frame her uncle for a crime he didn't commit and stole money from her own grandmother, all to maintain her lavish lifestyle.
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This courtroom drawing shows Katherine Kealoha on Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Kealoha was sentenced to 13 years in prison after saying the former high-ranking prosecutor used her husband's position as a police chief to frame her uncle for a crime he didn't commit and stole money from her own grandmother, all to maintain her lavish lifestyle.
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In this courtroom drawing, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha stands in federal court on Monday afternoon in Honolulu. U.S. District Chief Judge J. Michael Seabright sentenced Kealoha to seven years in prison and Kealoha's wife, former prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, to 13 years in prison at a separate hearing.
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In this courtroom drawing, attorney Rustam Barbee stands next to his client, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha. Chief U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright sentenced Kealoha to seven years in prison and Kealoha’s estranged wife, former Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, to 13 years in prison.
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Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha makes his remarks to members of the media after his sentencing at federal court Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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Ex-Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha leaves federal court after his sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Behind, Charlotte “Charlee” Puana, sister of Katherine Kealoha, and attorney Eric Seitz.
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Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha leaves federal court after his sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Behind, Charlotte “Charlee” Puana, sister of Katherine Kealoha, and attorney Eric Seitz.
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Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha leaves federal court after his sentencing Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Kealoha's friend Walter Woods accompanies him.
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Michael Wheat, lead U.S. attorney, makes his remarks after the sentencing of former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha and Katherine Kealoha at federal court Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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Gerard Puana makes his comments following the sentencing of his sister Katherine Kealoha at federal court Monday afternoon in Honolulu.
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Gerard Puana, left, makes his comments following the sentencing of his sister Katherine Kealoha at federal court Monday afternoon in Honolulu. Charlotte “Charlee” Puana Malott also speaks to reporters.

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Honolulu’s former police chief, Louis Kealoha gets seven years in federal prison, and his estranged wife, Katherine Kealoha, receives 13 years