Mihos Moving On After Fine

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos says he's relieved the investigation into his campaign finances is over, despite the $70,000 fine against him.

Mihos says he's already paid half the fine — the largest penalty ever imposed on a candidate in Massachusetts.

"Look, I'm not happy about it," Mihos said. "I'm embarrassed about it. I wish it hadn't happened."

Mihos says he wasn't aware of some of the rules on use of credit cards and personal finances. The Yartmouth businessman spent more than $100,000 of his own money on his run for office.

"We didn't follow the technical letter of the law and we certainly paid a price for that," he said.

Mihos says he has no plans to run for state office again.