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By Jeff McDonald and Morgan Cook
September 4, 2018
The criminal indictment issued against Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife, Margaret, late last month alleges years of cavalier spending luxury resorts, fine dining, tequila shots and more all paid for with political contributions.
The 47-page document also says the five-term Republican from Alpine had personal relationships with five unnamed individuals. The federal indictment offers few details about the relationships, and Hunters lawyer objected to the turn the investigation took.
In an August letter to the Justice Department, defense attorney Gregory Vega argued that prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges for conduct that falls into gray areas of civil election law.
This is true even for personal indiscretions of the congressman that the prosecutors seem intent on charging, Vega wrote. The supposed reason given for including these details is that they reflect spending of campaign funds for extramarital infidelities and excessive drinking.
According to Vegas letter, prosecutors told the defense that they have pictures of indiscretions.
While there may be evidence of infidelity, irresponsibility or alcohol dependence, once properly understood, the underlying facts do not equate to criminal activity," Vega wrote.
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saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)financially rewarded and willing to sail on a ship without sails, no auxiliary motor and little chance on making it to the shore. "Money, money, money, ain't it sad"?
HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Isn't that expected of Republicans?
Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)I was a candidate for almost 9 weeks. My campaign treasurer had to file two monthly reports and a final report. I ate the cost of expenses incurred, and we paid back every contributor 100% of their donation (you don't have to, you can pro-rate after expenses). I withdrew on April 11. My treasurer just last week got a letter from the Election Division demanding written explanation for a single $20 transaction.
How the fuck do these people get away stealing how much for how many years?!?!?!
grantcart
(53,061 posts)How does one survive that?
Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)NorCen_CT
(176 posts)NorCen_CT
(176 posts)rusty fender
(3,428 posts)campaigns previous accountant covered for the fraud, but that the current one did not. Perhaps that is how Hunter got away with it for so long
Paladin
(28,268 posts)Classic defense attorney weasel phrase. Hunter needs to resign, yesterday.