Posted on 12/02/2019 12:25:02 PM PST by Coronal
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose district includes two-thirds of Temecula, says he will plead guilty Tuesday, Dec. 3, to a charge of misusing campaign funds and has indicated he will leave Congress.
The California Republican is facing federal corruption charges he looted campaign cash to finance vacations, golf outings and other personal expenses.
He told KUSI television in San Diego in an interview that aired Monday that he is changing his plea to protect his three children from going through a very public trial.
“I think it would be really tough for them,” he said. “It’s hard enough being the kids of a public figure. I think it’s time for them to live life outside the spotlight.”
Hunter said he will accept whatever sentence the judge gives.
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Did he extort a foreign corrupt govern...
Oh never mind. He is a republican
Different laws.
Why didn’t he create a Foundation?
Too bad. I hope this district has another conservative they can run who has some chance of winning.
I admit to knowing nothing about this case, but we dont need corruption in the GOP anymore than we need it in the other party. Maybe this is a frame up, but I find the excuse of not wanting to put his children through a trial to be a pretty lame excuse. Seems if he was innocent, he would put up a fight.
One down, 534 to go....
But Hillary Clinton walks free. Along with Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, James Comey, Eric Holder, Barack 0bama ...
Why post this crap? Do you think DU post stories about every corrupt democrat?
Another Democrat pickup thanks to ballot harvesting. Sigh.
Darrell Issa. Not super-conservative, but has best chance of winning.
Hunter said he will accept whatever sentence the judge gives.
How’s 200 years Hunter Biden...oh, wait...
Steal $200 Million and you get honorary degrees and Washington cocktail parties as the featured guest.
Clinton Rule. Never tell the truth and always lie big. So big you are beyond reproach.
I like to know the news. Good or bad.
Please tell me this is not the same Rep. Duncan Hunter we all knew and loved back in the early 2000’s.
How would he have been framed into spending campaign money on himself?
Which is why I assume any poltician is a charlatan until proven otherwise.
I believe it is his son.
This is that Duncan Hunter’s son.
Why didn’t he create a Foundation?
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Just drop the mic now please
It’s news, like it or not.
This plea greatly increases the chances that this district stays Republican. Duncan Hunter alone among possible Republican candidates might have lost, no one else possibly can.
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