Duncan Hunter won’t face trial before the November election

Defense News: California Rep. Duncan Hunter won’t face trial on fraud and corruption charges until after the midterm elections, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

Hunter, one of the most prominent combat veterans in Congress, was indicted in August on charges he and his wife stole more than $250,000 in campaign funds to pay for overseas vacations, bar tabs, dental work and other personal purchases.

The five-term Republican lawmaker has denied the charges, labeling them a political attack designed to hurt his re-election chances.

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