$35K in a paper bag: Did a Hawaiʻi legislator actually take it? @civilbeat
$35K in a paper bag: Did a Hawaiʻi legislator actually take it?  @civilbeat
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Visit civilbeat.org/video to watch the full conversation taking you beyond the headline of one of Hawaiʻi's biggest political corruption cases.

Our investigative team discussed how this story unfolded over the years, including the indictments and behind-the-scenes details about what occurred in the courtroom and their reporting strategy.

Get more from our reporters and editor on this story at civilbeat.org/video
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$35K in a paper bag: Did a Hawaiʻi legislator actually take it?

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