New Alaska AG to Review Gay Marriage Case

Alaska's new attorney general says he will view litigation over same-sex marriage in the state strictly along constitutional lines.

Craig Richards also says he will review issues related to the Alaska National Guard, including ensuring that proper prosecutions were brought for wrongful behavior and the release of public records by former Gov. Sean Parnell's administration was done diligently.

Richards is the former law partner of Gov. Bill Walker, who defeated Parnell and took office Monday. Walker announced Richards as his pick for attorney general last week.

Richards says that as a "law nerd," there could not be a more fun job. He said it's a great opportunity.

The appointment must be approved by lawmakers.

Richards' legal experience includes areas of oil and gas and taxation