Despite Trump pardon, ex-GOP congressman fined for misuse of campaign money

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Despite Trump pardon, ex-GOP congressman fined for misuse of campaign money
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While the former president pardoned Duncan Hunter for his criminal actions, he did not include civil violations.

, dental work, private school tuition for their kids and a family trip to Europe, among other things.

As a result, Hunter agreed to pay a fine to the FEC of $12,000"solely for the purpose of settling this matter only and without admitting liability," according to a file made public this week. The former Republican lawmaker's campaign committee agreed to pay an additional $4,000 fine.

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