Republican Lawmaker Duncan Hunter Indicted for Corruption

  • Hunter, wife allegedly used campaign funds on personal things
  • Congressman’s spokesman says action ‘politically motivated’

Rep. Duncan Hunter

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Republican lawmaker Duncan Hunter and his wife Margaret were indicted in California for using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses and for filing false campaign records.

The Hunters illegally used campaign money to pay for family vacations, school tuition and dental work, as well as smaller purchases including fast food and movie tickets, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday.