Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and four others were indicted by an Oahu grand jury Friday in an alleged, wide-ranging bribery conspiracy to secure state money for COVID-19 testing during the pandemic.

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National story. 22 articles from 18 sources. Updated Jul 27, 2026.

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 26, 2026

Timeline: Key dates from Hawaii’s political bribery case

Ran by 2 outlets· West Hawaii Today, Hawaiitribune Herald
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jul 26, 2026

Lt. Gov. Luke, four others indicted in political corruption probe

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Lt. Gov. Luke, four others indicted in political corruption probe

Ran by 2 outlets· Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaiitribune Herald
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, 4 others charged in bribery conspiracy

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, 4 others charged in bribery conspiracy

Ran by 2 outlets· The Garden Island, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Garden IslandLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, 4 others indicted in state’s political corruption probe

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, 4 others indicted in state’s political corruption probe

Honolulu Civil BeatLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

Bribery Charges: Sylvia Luke, Ex-State Rep And Others Indicted In Corruption Case

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3 sources
KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Jul 26, 2026

Five indicted in bribery case: Legal experts say plea deals could be next

The HillCenter· Jul 25, 2026

Hawaii Lt. Gov. indicted in alleged bribery scheme

UPICenter· Jul 25, 2026

Hawaii's Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted for bribery

KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Jul 25, 2026

Sylvia Luke, others indicted by grand jury in bribery case

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Ran by 2 outlets· Conservative Review, Blaze Media
Conservative ReviewRight· Jul 27, 2026

Hawaii Democrat INDICTED for alleged bribery scheme over COVID contract

Blaze MediaRight· Jul 27, 2026

Hawaii Democrat INDICTED for alleged bribery scheme over COVID contract

TownhallRight· Jul 27, 2026

Why Hawaii's Lt. Gov Just Got Indicted

American GreatnessRight· Jul 27, 2026

Hawaii’s Democrat Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted in COVID Contract Bribery Scheme

Revolver NewsRight· Jul 26, 2026

Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke  indicted for bribery…

Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 26, 2026

Grand Jury Indicts Hawaii Lt. Governor for COVID Testing in Alleged 'Pay-to-Play' Scheme

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  1. Jul 25Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, 4 others indicted in state’s political corruption probe
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