The House Ethics Committee is referring Guam Del. Michael F.Q. San Nicolas to federal prosecutors after finding he misused campaign funds, accepted improper contributions and was part of a conspiracy to hide the benefits of those contributions.
Additionally, the full panel approved its investigative subcommittee’s report that found San Nicolas, a Democrat, filed “false or incomplete” reports to the Federal Election Commission while also attempting to influence a witness during the committee’s probe.
San Nicolas’ decision to retire from the House is one reason the committee opted to send the case to the Justice Department.
