Funds ended up in accounts of firm involving former House Speaker. New indictments sought in case linked to Kihano. Former speaker charged with looting campaign chest. Tried to 'fool' investigators. The former House speaker faces 24 federal charges of violating campaign law.
Federal charges are felonies.
Charges by the Maui corporation counsel, the governor says, are 'very irresponsible'. County attorney says enforcement timed to hurt Lingle's campaign. Neighbors say commerical wedding business would harm neighborhood. Bayer Estate proposal prompts three hours of testimony. FBI joins probe.