Duncan Hunter, wife plead not guilty to charges of misusing campaign funds

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and his wife pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of misusing campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, including a family trip to Italy and dental work, according to reports.

Duncan and his wife, Margaret Hunter, appeared in federal court in San Diego following their indictment by a federal grand jury Tuesday. The couple is accused of stealing more than $250,000 in campaign funds to purchase items and trips for their personal use from 2009 through 2016.