AG Legal Action

Candidates for U.S. Congress taking legal action against the Attorney General for hosting a controversial party at the governor's house. They say the party was in support of Covenant Party candidate Joseph Camacho...which is a clear conflict of interest. Earlier this week AG Ed Buckingham denied breaking any election rules, however Friday he issued a press release stating that he's recusing himself from any involvement and oversight of the election, but he remains confident any investigation by the public auditor will exonerate him...and his office.

Senate Vote

Friday the Senate was in session on Tinian taking action on two highly–debated bills. We're told in a 7-1 vote...senators shot down the casino bill. The Senate's version of the budget bill contains some key changes.  Among them....less funding for the legislature...and more funding for Northern Marianas College and the judiciary.

DUI Sentence for Former Candidate

Former Gubernatorial candidate Juan Pan Guerrero will have to spend five days in jail for a DUI. Following his August bench trial, Associate Judge Ramona Manglona found Guerrero guilty of speeding, driving under the influence and refusing a breathalyzer after Guerrero left Oleai Beach bar and grill on March 4. He must report to the Department of Corrections on October 15th and will be released on October 20th.