The caption goes here. Despite recent setbacks, state investigators are moving ahead with their criminal probe of the Bishop Estate, issuing a seven-count complaint against state Sen. Marshall Ige for alleged campaign finance abuse.
Misdemeanors are minor legal violations, while felonies are more serious criminal offenses.
By Kathryn Benderr, Star-Bulletin Marshall Ige talks to Robert Bunda on the last day of this year's Legislature. Ige also could be barred from holding elected office for four years if he is convicted of the campaign spending violation, Watada said. Ige was booked, fingerprinted and released without bail. Ige denied wrongdoing and said he will plead not guilty to the charges. He added that the ordeal has been trying for his family, who have continued to support him.