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Feb 27, 2023 · The St. Louis congresswoman wed the former campaign staffer in a private ceremony earlier this month. Merritts is a veteran and a security professional who has been Bush's partner since before her Congressional tenure.
Jan 31, 2024 · Cortney Merritts is a former police officer and a security consultant hired by his wife, Democratic Representative Cori Bush, to protect her from threats. The DOJ is investigating whether Bush misused campaign funds to pay him and other security staff.
Feb 27, 2023 · “Squad” member and Missouri Rep. Cori Bush (D) quietly announced her February 2022 wedding to Cortney Merritts, a security guard for Bush’s campaign, via a statement today.
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Jan 30, 2024 · In 2022, Ms. Bush’s campaign paid $338,193 for security, including $225,281 to a private firm, Peace Security; $50,000 to Nathaniel Davis; and $60,000 to Mr. Merritts, according to the complaint.
Feb 27, 2023 · U.S. Rep. Cori Bush tied the knot with Cortney Merritts, a veteran and a security professional who worked for her campaign, in a private ceremony in St. Louis. The marriage has raised questions about the use of campaign funds for personal purposes and the ethics of the relationship.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Cori Bush, a Democratic representative from Missouri and a member of the progressive "Squad", is facing allegations of misusing campaign funds to pay her husband, Cortney Merritts, as part of her security team. She denied the accusations and said she is cooperating with the DOJ review.
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Feb 27, 2023 · The anti-cop Bush (D-Mo.) got hitched to Cortney Merritts in a private ceremony in St. Louis earlier this month, news station KSDK first reported Sunday.
