Jason Shitanishi, 60, of Honolulu, Hawaii, pleaded guilty in federal court today to receiving an illegal gratuity as a public official.
According to the Department of Justice, USAO, Shitanishi, a former USDA official, accepted a bribe in exchange for official actions. The details of the bribe and the actions taken by Shitanishi are not specified in the press release.
Shitanishi’s guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney Ken Sorenson, who stated that the defendant’s actions undermined the public’s trust in government officials.
The maximum penalty for receiving an illegal gratuity as a public official is 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Shitanishi’s sentencing is scheduled for a later date, but the exact date was not provided by the Department of Justice.
The guilty plea is a significant blow to the reputation of the USDA and highlights the ongoing issue of public corruption in the United States.
As the investigation into Shitanishi’s actions continues, it is clear that the Department of Justice is committed to holding public officials accountable for their actions.
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- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
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