Hawaii’s Governor Judd Exposed: A Culture of Lawlessness and Leniency

In a scathing rebuke, the House Naval Affairs Committee has found Governor Lawrence Judd of Hawaii culpably negligent in the wave of brutal attacks against women in Honolulu. The committee’s report, approved without dissent, accuses Judd of showing leniency in a particularly heinous case, which they believe contributed to the escalation of these crimes. On September 12, 1931, five half-castes launched a vicious assault on Mrs. Thomas H. Massie, the wife of an American naval lieutenant. In the ensuing chaos, one of her attackers was killed by her husband and three other Americans.

The committee’s investigation, sparked by a large volume of documents sent by Secretary of the Navy Adams and Secretary of the Interior Wilbur, revealed a pattern of leniency and inaction on the part of Governor Judd. This failure to address the problem allowed the perpetrators to continue their reign of terror, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in their wake.

Attorney General Mitchell has announced plans to launch a full-scale investigation into these crimes, with a special assistant set to be dispatched to the islands. The inquiry promises to shed light on the dark underbelly of Hawaii’s law enforcement and the culture of impunity that has taken hold.

The people of Hawaii deserve justice, and it is time for Governor Judd to be held accountable for his role in this crisis. The committee’s report is a stark reminder that no one is above the law, and that those in power must be held to the highest standards of accountability.

As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the people of Hawaii will not rest until justice is served and the perpetrators of these heinous crimes are brought to justice.