53 year-old Glendon Nakata of Kona was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a December 3, 2021 domestic abuse incident.
Nakata, who remained in custody after being denied bail throughout the majority of the pendency of these proceedings, appeared in Kona Circuit Court on Friday, July 22, where his sentence was handed down. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chase Murray argued for the imposition of the maximum penalties for both charges.
On May 20, 2022, Nakata pleaded “Guilty” to charges of Attempted Assault in the First Degree (intentionally engaged in conduct, impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck with his hands and/or fingers and/or a ligature, under circumstances as he believed them to be, constituted a substantial step in a course of conduct intended or known to be practically certain to cause serious bodily injury to another person) and Felony Abuse of Family or Household Member (causing bodily injury by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or the neck with a ligature). Attempted Assault in the First Degree is a class B felony offense punishable by a maximum penalty of ten (10) years in prison. Felony Abuse of Family or Household Member is a class C felony offense punishable by a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.
The investigation was handled by Officer Manuel Soares IV, Kona Patrol, Hawai‘i Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chase Murray.
In a press release Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen said, “Today’s sentencing communicates our Office’s commitment to seeking justice for victims of domestic violence and holding offenders accountable for their actions. I am extremely grateful and proud of the diligent efforts of the police, victim advocates, and prosecutors who work together to break the cycle of domestic violence by supporting, encouraging, and empowering survivors.”
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