On Tuesday, CNN reported that Republican congressman Duncan Hunter, who represents California’s 50th District, and his wife Margaret Hunter had been indicted on charges including wire fraud, falsifying records, campaign finance violations and conspiracy.
The 47-page indictment produced by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that the Hunters misused $250,000 worth of campaign funds and used it pay for a lavish lifestyle. Among the purchases the DOJ cite are a $14,000 vacation to Italy, a $6,500 trip to Hawaii, and a $3,700 trip to Las Vegas and Boise. Other purchases under suspicion include beer, wine, alcohol and grocery purchases totaling $9,000 and spending at Costco totaling more than $11,300.