Duncan Hunter's lawyers ask court to exclude evidence of alleged affairs

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Duncan Hunter's lawyers ask court to exclude evidence of alleged affairs
By Rachel Frazin - 06/29/19 04:56 PM EDT

Attorneys for Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), who has been indicted for campaign finance violations, asked the court to exclude allegations that he misused campaign funds during extramarital affairs, saying that his alleged relationships "often served an overtly political purpose."

Hunter's attorneys said in court Friday that the government was attempting to "publicly embarrass Mr. Hunter with evidence that reflects poorly on his character," and that the value of the evidence is outweighed by the risk it would unfairly prejudice the jury against him, according to a document published in full by USA Today.

"The Court should deny the Motion and prevent the Government from distracting the jury with this salacious and prejudicial information," they wrote.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/451026-duncan-hunters-lawyers-ask-court-to-exclude-evidence-of-alleged-affairs

[mountaineer]

 

[sneakypete]

Hunter's attorneys said in court Friday that the government was attempting to "publicly embarrass Mr. Hunter with evidence that reflects poorly on his character,"

THAT's funny,I don't care who you are!

Wish there was a "Humor" ping list for me to hit on this one.

[Sighlass]

Even sadder is it reflects on Mr. Hunter's dad who was a great candidate for President....

[Cyber Liberty]

This motion will be denied.  If he's accused of diverting money illegally, where it gets diverted is admissible.  And IANAL.