Broun’s Former Chief of Staff Indicted

Former Congressman Paul Broun’s chief of staff has been charged with using congressional funds to pay a campaign consultant.

The Associated Press reports the Justice Department on Wednesday announced the eight-count indictment of 45-year-old David G. Bowser of Arlington, Virginia.

Prosecutors allege that Bowser hired a campaign consultant, Brett O’Donnell, and paid him nearly $44,000 in congressional funds.

A well-known Republican debate coach, O’Donnell pleaded guilty last September in an ethics case involving Broun.

Bowser is also charged with obstructing a congressional investigation into the misuse of funds and with making false statements.

Broun is currently running for the 9th District Congressional seat now held by incumbent U.S. Representative Doug Collins.