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Hawaii Senate President linked to convicted businessman
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May 9, 2024
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0:41Now PlayingConvicted businessman Milton Choy paid bribes to influence legislation and eventually became an FBI informant. He’s been central to a federal probe into public corruption.
Reporter Blaze Lovell brought to light that Senate President Ron Kouchi was among Choy’s close allies for years, though there’s been no evidence that the senator committed any wrongdoing.
Kouchi was a guest at Choy’s Las Vegas suite, and their relationship reportedly gave Choy closer access to Hawaii’s politicians.
Read more about what Blaze uncovered
Read our ongoing coverage of corruption investigations in Hawaii
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