Clifford Chen and Lawrence Lum Kee, formerly of Navatek LLC, were indicted along with their boss, Martin Kao, after making illegal donations to a senator’s reelection efforts.

A jury found Brian Ahakuelo stole and laundered union money and raised dues against the will of members.

The company’s founder, Christopher Dawson, is part of a well-known Hawaiian family that has many ties in business, political and social circles in Hawaii.

Defense attorneys argue the case has been tainted by prosecutorial misconduct and should be dismissed. A judge will decide.

Real reform has been stymied by politicians who continue to believe that Hawaii corruption is just a few bad apples.

The trio was indicted in January 2022.

The ex-police chief will likely pay the price for his crimes for years.

The trial was to begin June 26 but the court granted a joint request to delay it. 

For the first time, the judge identified contractors who allegedly bribed the inspector but were not charged. 

A soon-to-be released book by a former TV reporter asks readers to view a notorious corruption scandal through a new lens.