Yes, the case has been referred.  Strongly agree that boat driver's religious affiliation should be legally irrelevant. Thought authorities were investigating a possible crime, not an accident. 

 Religious affiliation and relationship to a U.S. Congresswoman become relevant to voters and constituents, however, especially if the Congresswoman is a self identified Hindu, her version of which is cult like.  

Sounds like this small religious community is hiding behind mainstream Hinduism.  Agree that Hinduphobia, has no place in Hawaii.  Neither does islamophobia.