Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, ex-state Rep. Ryan Yamane and two other Hawaiʻi officials facing charges in an alleged bribery scheme have collectively worked for the state for decades, entitling them to pension benefits for life when they retire.  But if they’re convicted, they stand to lose a large chunk of that income.  Under a 2021 … Continue reading Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions