California congressman’s trial not likely before election

Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter of California will probably go to trial on corruption charges after Election Day.

In federal court in San Diego on Tuesday, all sides agreed a trial could begin in late November, though no date was set. Protesters outside the courthouse chanted, “Hunter has to go!”

Hunter and his wife have pleaded not guilty to spending more than $250,000 in campaign funds on trips, clothing, groceries and other personal expenses and trying to conceal the spending.