Republican Congressman Duncan D. Hunter stepped down today as chairman of the House of Representatives' Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee amid corruption charges against the five-term incumbent and his wife.
They were indicted by a federal grand jury this week for misusing $250,000 of campaign funds on personal items. They denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty Thursday.
The California Congressman said his wife Margaret managed his finances, seemingly placing the blame on her shoulders.
