Capitol Scandal Escalates with New Indictments | Honolulu News

A major bribery scandal has erupted in state government as a six-month probe culminates in a dozen indictments, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, former cabinet members, and a lobbyist who may have fled the country. The scandal centers on a 2022 recording where a lawmaker allegedly accepted $35,000 tied to lucrative COVID testing contracts worth millions. Ryan Yamane resigned days after being summoned to testify, while Leo Asuncion Jr. faces charges for falsifying election documents and obstruction. This explosive case, which already led to two lawmakers behind bars, is now reshaping power at the capitol. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ded9e2e96e7cbf4