Two Former Hawaii Lawmakers Plead Guilty To Accepting Bribes

[TexasTowelie]

Two former Hawaii lawmakers who took part in a bribery scheme to benefit a wastewater company pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges brought by the U.S. Justice Department after a years-long investigation.

Former Sen. J. Kalani English, 55, and former Rep. Ty Cullen, 41, could face prison sentences of up to 20 years and may have to pay fines up to $250,000.

Cullen and English appeared with their attorneys via videoconference in U.S. District Court in Honolulu. Judge Susan Mollway set sentencing for July 5 for both former lawmakers.

English and Cullen were released and required to post a $50,000 unsecured bond. Both are restricted from traveling outside the state although the judge approved a trip to Kauai this weekend for Cullen.

Read more: https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/02/two-former-hawaii-lawmakers-plead-guilty-to-accepting-bribes/

[Nictuku]

1. Both Democrats

It is not listed in the article, but I looked it up.

We need to purge our government of these kinds of people (Grifters), I don't care if Republican or Democrat.

[2naSalit]

2. I was hoping I might see...

Galloping guru Gabbard's name here.

[Sneederbunk]

3. Poi hits the fan.

[Ferrets are Cool]

4. Two Democrats plead guilty to accepting bribes...

all the while, the entire repug party is guilty of far worse and just denies it all....with impunity.


I know, my cynicism is showing.