Hawaii Lt. Gov Indicted in Bribery Conspiracy Tied to COVID-19 Testing Contract

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a 2022 scheme with lobbyist Tobi Solidum over a state COVID-19 testing contract; prosecutors say Solidum offered Luke a $35,000 bribe and discussed larger payments, and Luke admitted to two $5,000 checks while denying influence on legislation. The case is part of Attorney General Anne Lopez’s January probe linked to a federal bribery investigation and also involves other defendants, including Solidum and former Hawaii officials; Gov. Josh Green has urged Luke to resign as the matter moves forward.