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Hawaii’s Lt Governor Indicted on 12 Felony Charges | US News
Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke is facing 12 felony charges, including bribery and conspiracy, tied to alleged quid pro quo deals during the pandemic. Prosecutors say she used her legislative power to help a company secure a COVID-19 testing contract in exchange for campaign donations from lobbyist Tobi Solidum. The probe, led by the Attorney General’s office, has already resulted in charges against five people, including former Rep. Ryan Yamane. Governor Josh Green has demanded her resignation, and Luke has already stepped aside and announced she won’t seek reelection. The legal…
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