Watchdog Week: Hunter indictment sheds light on 'personal relationships' for congressman

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View In Browser September 4, 2018 sandiegouniontribune.com Watchdog Week ADVERTISEMENT Hunter indictment sheds light on 'personal relationships' for congressman Tuesday, Sep 4 The criminal indictment issued against Rep. Duncan Hunter late last month enumerates five "personal relationships" he had with individuals who lived in Washington, D.C.  Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Trump levels a new blast at Sessions for not shielding indicted GOP lawmakers, including Hunter In Labor Day tweets, Trump again attacked his attorney general, Jeff Sessions, suggesting he should have blocked indictment of two Republican congressmen before November's elections. Reps. Duncan Hunter and Chris Collins were the first two members of Congress to endorse Trump for president. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Beyond the deep state witch hunt, Hunter defense could focus on campaign rule 'gray areas' In the week since federal prosecutors dropped a sweeping indictment on Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife Margaret for allegedly using $250,000 in campaign money for personal expenses, Hunter and his lawyer publicly launched two lines of defense — attacking prosecutors and blaming Margaret Hunter. Read More » City Council to consider actions against councilman who took five years to correct building code violations The National City Council may ask the District Attorney's Office, state Fair Political Practices Commission, state Attorney General's Office or county Grand Jury to investigate Councilman Jerry Cano. Read More » School district plan to oust charter school to make way for apartment complex is raising hackles in Scripps Ranch San Diego Unified School District is using $18 million in bond money to relocate Innovations Academy, to make way for an apartment complex at the school's current site in Scripps Ranch. Neighbors say that's not what bond funds were promised for. Read More » County schools office settles case against former superintendent for $62,500 Two years ago, the San Diego County superintendent was replaced after a lawsuit claimed that he had given himself illegal raises. Now, the lawsuit has been settled before it made it to trial. Read More » Nuclear Regulatory Commission dings San Onofre for 'low safety significance' violation The federal regulator said the operators of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station did not follow protocol when a physical change was made to a base plate that is used to keep canisters steady in the event of an earthquake. Read More » Judge issues an arrest warrant for wife of embattled El Cajon councilman A San Diego Superior Court judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for the wife of an El Cajon councilman after she failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in a case in which the couple is being sued for fraud and defamation. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | San Diego | 600 B Street #1201 San Diego, CA 92101 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Watchdog Week newsletter.