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crime-and-courts1 month ago•15 min saved

Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead

Five people, including Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, have been indicted on bribery and related felony charges. The case will proceed with arraignments and bail decisions, followed by discovery and potential motions, then trial dates. One defendant may be extradited from the Philippines, which could delay proceedings for years. The structure of trials—whether joint or separate—and how conspiracy allegations are handled remain to be determined.

via KITV|

#arraignment #bribery #crime-and-courts

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Luke hit with 12-count bribery indictment

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted by a grand jury on 12 counts, including criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying campaign reports, in a probe tied to allegations that she accepted campaign contributions from lobbyist Tobi Solidum in exchange for helping advance a COVID-19 testing contract while she chaired the House Finance Committee in 2022. Luke took a leave of absence and ended her reelection bid; Gov. Josh Green has urged her to resign as the investigation continues, with five people indicted in the case including former Rep. Ryan Yamane.

via Politico|

#bribery #campaign-finance #hawaii

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

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.

via Fox News|

#bribery #conspiracy #covid-19-testing-contract