GOP senator refused to fly home to testify due to Iran — but jetted off for fundraiser

Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) reportedly made arrangements not to have to fly home to Ohio to testify in a major public corruption trial, with legal counsel suggesting his presence in D.C. was necessary due to the war in Iran — but then he flew home anyway, to attend a political fundraiser.

According to News 5 Cleveland, "the senator's testimony won't be at the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. It will be hundreds of miles away," with the defense attorney for FirstEnergy Vice President Mike Dowling telling the court...