Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme

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Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme

The Hill · 3 weeks ago

Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has been indicted by an Oʻahu grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying campaign committee reports. The case is significant because it concerns a sitting statewide elected official and has prompted Governor Josh Green to say Luke should consider resigning while the criminal proceedings continue.

Luke is one of five people named in a 12-count indictment linked to an alleged 2022 bribery incident involving $35,000 allegedly handed to an influential legislator. She has denied taking the money and had already taken indefinite leave in April; bail was set at $80,000. The other defendants include former state representative Ryan Yamane, transport official Ford Fuchigami, former utilities regulator Leo Asuncion Jr. and lobbyist Tobi Solidum.

  • Hawaii’s lieutenant governor faces bribery-related charges.
  • The indictment concerns an alleged 2022 $35,000 payment.
  • Governor Green said Luke should consider resigning.

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