The trial of Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), who was indicted for misusing campaign funds, has been pushed back until January pending a decision from an appeals court on whether or not to dismiss the case.
According to Politico, Hunter’s lawyers have argued that he is shielded from prosecution by a constitutional provision that involves carrying out legislative duties. They also say that prosectors were motivated to nab the congressman, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, before his reelection in 2018.
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Whelan has disagreed with both arguments but pushed the trial date when the attorneys voiced queries about if the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals must first consider their arguments in favor of dismissing the case.
Surely Hunter’s lawyers are arguing that in jest, right?
Because carrying out legislative duties clearly does NOT include misusing campaign funds for vacations, extramarital affairs and other items!
In jest or in the interest in billable hours?
Tell that to William Jefferson and Jesse Jackson Jr. who were both facing federal charges while in office presumably “carrying out legislative duties”.
The guy is a sleazebag. Try him in court already. It should be an open and shut case.
What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?
A bad lawyer can let a case drag out for several years. A good lawyer can make it last even longer.
Throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks is the SOP for the GOP.
They are blessed by Hair Furor when they do.