New trial set to begin for Eric Thompson’s 2022 murder case

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new trial is set to begin tomorrow for Eric Thompson, who is accused of murdering Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara in January 2022.

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Thompson, 45, is facing charges for the fatal shooting of Tokuhara, with prosecutors alleging the motive stemmed from an affair between Tokuhara and Thompson’s wife.

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The first trial ended in a hung jury, as jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision on Thompson’s guilt…

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