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The State Board of Elections turned its case against former Gov. Mike Easley over to prosecutors Friday.

Democracy North Carolina chief Bob Hall says he believes enough evidence came out of the hearing to warrant penalties and changes to state campaign finance laws.

The State Board of Elections concludes its hearing into allegations of campaign finance law violations by former Gov. Mike Easley's campaign and the state Democratic Party.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Attorney Tommy Hicks said Easley sees a criminal investigation of his activities as the only way to clear his name.

Jim Cooney, the attorney for the state Democratic Party, argues that there's no evidence the party engaged in a scheme to skirt state campaign finance laws.

David Long, an attorney for the Easley campaign, argues that former campaign treasurer Dave Horne shouldn't be held responsible for any lack of compliance with campaign finance laws.

John Wallace, an attorney for the Mike Easley Committee, said a political contributor "utterly failed" to report the times he flew Easley on his private plane to campaign activities.

Scott Falmlen, former director of the N.C. Democratic Party, says the party had no system to verify in-kind contributions.

Democratic party attorney Jim Cooney tries to explain that money was not specifically set aside for the Easley campaign.

Scott Falmlen, former director of the N.C. Democratic Party, notes the party considered requests from the Easley committee and acted on them as warranted.

Scott Falmlen, former director of the N.C. Democratic Party, outlined how the party handled requests from and expenditures made for the Easley campaign.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Former Gov. Mike Easley spent nearly five hours on the witness stand Wednesday trying to blunt allegations that he and his 2004 campaign violated state campaign finance rules.

Former Gov. Mike Easley spent nearly five hours on the witness stand Wednesday trying to blunt allegations that he and his 2004 campaign violated state campaign finance rules.

Former governor claims he authorized payment for flights, not home repair.

The former governor said he was not part of the plan to route campaign expenses through the state Democratic Party.

The former governor says asking for money and self-aggrandizement required by politics go against his upbringing.

Former Gov. Mike Easley explains that he was rushed by legislative duties and asked that bills just get paid.

Former Gov. Mike Easley testified that he was loath to waste time or money.

The former governor told the State Board of Elections that he has known supporter McQueen Campbell for decades.

The first theme of questions to the former governor were about his use of a car provided by a Fayetteville dealer.

Gov. Mike Easley introduces himself to the State Board of Elections.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Fundraiser Michael Hayden explained to the State Board of Elections Tuesday how he would limit donors to keep their contributions within legal limits.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne testifies that former Gov. Mike Easley was not fond of participating in campaign events and soliciting contributions.

Campaign law allows for payment of home repairs so long as they are disclosed, asserts Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne.

Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne says regardless of financing plans, 'we reported everything that the law required us to report.'

Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne disagreed with a memo that called the state Democratic party "accommodating" and they "will let us control the operation."

Under questioning, Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne could not recall any names of those who were involved in the planning for how to raise money for Easley campaign.

Easley's former campaign manager wrote a memo spelling out a plan to use Democratic Party funds to pay for campaign expenses.

Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne testifies: It is responsibility of campaign to track donations, but no one individual did that for Easley in 2000.

Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne explains why he billed one pilot but not another.

Former Easley campaign treasurer Dave Horne described himself as a "marriage counselor" to ease conflicts between the governor and his campaign staff.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Wilmington developer Nick Garrett testified Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, that he worked with Lanny Wilson to raise money for former Gov. Mike Easley’s campaign. He said he also wrote checks to the Democratic Party, one of which included a notation "Easley campaign."

Lanny Wilson, a former DOT board member, testified Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, that he provided maximum allowable contribution to the Gov. Mike Easley campaign in 2003 and was then asked to donate more money to the Democratic Party.

Rebecca McGhee, a former Gov. Mike Easley campaign staffer, testified Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, that she received an invoice from McQueen Campbell's company in August 2005 with no supporting documentation and Easley said to pay it.

Complete coverage and analysis of the hearing into the finances of former Gov. Mike Easley.

Fayetteville car dealer Bobby Bleeker testified about the deal he gave Mike Easley for use of vehicles.

McQueen Campbell, Mike Easley supporter and former member of the NCSU Board of Trustees, was the first witness called by the State Board of Elections looking into the campaign finances of the former governor.

Campbell understood Easley was suggesting that he bill the campaign for flights in order to cover costs of home repairs.

"I just assumed the campaign was handling whatever reporting requirements."

The performance of Larry Leake as chairman of the State Board of Elections in previous hearings show he has a strong record of non-partisanship.

Before the public hearing on former Gov. Mike Easley's campaign finances begin, members of the State Board of Elections went into closed session to discuss their process.