Rep. Duncan Hunter: 'Charges are politically motivated'

FALLBROOK - A day after he and his wife were indicted on charges of using more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, such as family vacations and dental work, Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose district includes the Temecula area, said today the case against him is politically motivated and he will fight to clear his name.

"I believe in our American system of justice. I support our system of justice,'' Hunter, R-Alpine, said in a statement released by his campaign. "I cannot say the same, however, for those within our justice system that have a political agenda to harm those with whom...