Rep. Hunter Pleads Not Guilty to Misuse of Campaign Funds

Rep. Hunter Pleads Not Guilty to Misuse of Campaign Funds
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) arrives for his arraignment at federal court in San Diego, California, U.S. August 23, 2018. Mike Blake/Reuters
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SAN DIEGO/SACRAMENTO, Calif.—U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and his wife, Margaret, pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging misuse of $250,000 in campaign funds, in a case that could help Democrats seize control of a traditionally Republican seat.

Bail during the Aug. 23 hearing was set at $15,000 for Hunter; his wife’s bond was set at $10,000.