California Congressman Hunter Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case

California Congressman Hunter Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) leaves federal court after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds, in San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2019. Mike Blake/Reuters
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SAN DIEGO—Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) pleaded guilty on Dec. 3 to a single federal charge of conspiring to misuse campaign funds.

The felony offense carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, but his attorney has said prosecutors have agreed to recommend significantly less time than that. Sentencing was set for March 17.