Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter of California will leave office on January 13, more than a month after he pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations
Hunter had previously said that he would resign"shortly after the holidays" -- an announcement that came after the congressman pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations. The delay has given Hunter opportunity to collect his taxpayer-funded paycheck in the meantime.He announced his resignation in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday.
Duncan Hunter spent $625 on 'flights for a pet rabbit,' report showsHunter had previously denied dipping into campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, including video games, a $14,000 Italian vacation and thousands of dollars on routine items like groceries, bedding and other household items.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rep. Duncan Hunter resigns from the House, weeks after pleading guilty to misusing campaign fundsCalifornia Rep. Duncan Hunter resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to a single felony count of misuse of campaign funds in December.
Read more »
Duncan Hunter will probably get his congressional pension despite guilty pleaNo member of Congress has been known to have their pension benefits taken away, and legal and policy experts doubt Hunter's felony offense will warrant him being the first.
Read more »
Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer. “We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t both complete the year as pancreatic cancer survivors,” Trebek said when asked what he would tell Lewis. The Georgia Democrat and veteran civil rights
Read more »
Former U.S. Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick from suburban Philly diesMichael Fitzpatrick died this morning after a long battle with melanoma. He was 56
Read more »