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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted on bribery charges - Politico
WorldBy Gregory Svirnovskiy, Ben Johansen7/25/20261 min read
A grand jury on Friday returned a 12-count indictment charging Luke with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying campaign committee reports.
✨ Key Highlights
- A grand jury on Friday returned a 12-count indictment against Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, charging her with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.
- The charges represent a significant legal challenge for a sitting statewide officeholder, encompassing multiple counts related to alleged corruption and campaign finance violations.
- Luke's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and she does not appear to have entered a plea as of Saturday evening.
- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green weighed in on the matter when speaking to POLITICO on Saturday, indicating the case has drawn attention at the highest level of the state's government.
- The indictment places scrutiny on the second-highest office in Hawaii's executive branch as the allegations move through the legal process.
Lukes office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and she does not appear to have entered a plea as of Saturday evening.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told POLITICO on Saturday he believes