United States Congressman Plead guilty in federal court on Tuesday, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign money. The illegal use of these funds includes tickets for his pet rabbit and video games on Steam.
Our story began in 2016 when investigators first asked Duncan D. Hunter [R-CA] how he could afford the luxury lifestyle of his family. Santiago joint tribune The cost involved is a Steam game worth about $ 1,302. Since then, Hunter's wife, Margaret E. Hunter, has also been involved in the scandal.
News released by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday adds some color to what the two have now pleaded guilty to:
As stated in the indictment, hunters stole some money from campaigns that were irrelevant for fast food, movie tickets, sneakers, etc .; as trivial as video games, Lego toys, and Playdoh; like groceries, dog food and utilities The business is as mundane; and as self-indulgent as luxury hotels, overseas holidays and their pet rabbit, Eggburt and Cadbury tickets, their families are in debt.
According to the same press release, the maximum penalty in this case is five years in prison and a fine of $ 250,000, or approximately 6,251 Halo: Chief Chief CollectionIs currently the best-selling game on Steam.
