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Posted: Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 9:00 AM HST
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State appeals Honolulu newspaper's legal fees
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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie is appealing a ruling to pay nearly $70,000 in legal fees to a Honolulu newspaper.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser prevailed in its lawsuit against the state to release names of judicial finalists.
The newspaper reported Tuesday the state attorney general's office says Hawaii is appealing because it considers the amount "unreasonable."
Lawyers for the Star-Advertiser criticize the appeal, saying it will mean more costs and delay.
The governor had maintained that disclosing the names would discourage potential applicants who don't want it known publicly they're seeking judicial appointment.
A circuit judge ruled Abercrombie did not provide evidence of that effect.
Abercrombie later released the names of finalists for Hawaii Supreme Court and Circuit Court.
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