Editorial: Why sexually harassing pols, unfortunately, should be able to use campaign funds for their legal defense
Distasteful as it may seem, state law allows elected officials and candidates to raise money from donors - or even to use previously donated campaign contributions - to pay for their defense when they are accused of crimes committed in the course of their official duties or while running a campaign.
It's kind of a strange idea, and (because it is allowed under federal law too), it leads to ludicrous situations such as
