Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin announced today that, at the request of Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth, the attorney general’s office will investigate facts related to Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county-issued purchasing card, or PCard.
Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin announced today that, at the request of Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth, the attorney general’s office will investigate facts related to Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county-issued purchasing card, or PCard.
“In discussions with the county prosecutor and Hawaii County Police Chief (Harry) Kubojiri, we have concluded an independent investigation may guard against an appearance of conflict under these circumstances,” said Chin. “I appreciate Prosecutor Roth and Chief Kubojiri for their cooperation and support of the law enforcement community.”
Facts learned during the course of the investigation will determine whether the attorney general’s office pursues or recommends criminal charges, administrative discipline or no further action. Mayor Kenoi has not been charged with a crime. A criminal conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of a violation of law.