A justice on New Hampshire’s highest court has been charged for allegedly trying to interfere with a criminal investigation involving her husband, Geno Marconi, director of the New Hampshire’s Port Authority and has been on leave since July. State Attorney General John Formella announced Wednesday that Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi is facing felony charges of attempt to commit improper influence and criminal solicitation of improper influence.

One indictment alleged that Marconi told Gov. Chris Sununu an investigation into her husband was the result of “personal petty and/or political biases; that there was no merit to allegations against or subsequent investigation into Geno Marconi; and/or that the investigation into Geno Marconi needed to be wrapped up quickly because she was recused from important cases pending” before the court.

Formella said the decision to charge a sitting Justice was not made lightly but no person is above the law. Lawyers for Marconi say she’s innocent.