AZ: Complaint alleges GOP lawmaker illegally used campaign cash to attend J6
An Arizona GOP legislator who was among the rioting crowds at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is facing a campaign finance complaint alleging that he illegally used cash from a failed re-election bid to attend the insurrection.
The complaint against Sen. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale claims that Kern improperly used campaign funds from his failed 2020 re-election to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the events of Jan. 6, 2021, including airfare and a hotel stay.
“These travel expenses occurred during the same time that Senator Kern traveled to Washington, D.C. for a rally at the United State Capitol on January 6, 2021 – a rally that ultimately turned violent and led to the death of seven people,” the complaint filed with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office by Peoria resident Josh Gray says.
On Jan. 4 Kern reported an expenditure for $980.96 for “Travel – lodging” and a $478 expenditure on Jan. 5 for an airline ticket. On Jan. 11, Kern reported an expenditure of $436.74 for travel and lodging at a Hyatt hotel.
https://www.azmirror.com/blog/anthony-kern-complaint-alleges-illegally-used-campaign-cash-to-attend-j6/
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