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Former U.S. Congressman appear Monday with court appointed lawyer

By Gabrielle Banks, Houston Chronicle

Updated 10:03 am, Monday, April 10, 2017

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Staff

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Former U.S. Representative Stephen Stockman walks to the U.S. District Courthouse for his counsel determination hearing in front of Magistrate Judge Stephen W. Smith at the U.S. District Courthouse Friday, March 24, 2017, in Houston. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

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Steve Stockman covers his face while entering the United States District Courthouse Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Houston.

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Illustration by Ken Ellis shows businesses and entities linked ex-Congressman Steve Stockman and his former aides, Jason Posey and Thomas Dodd. Dodd pleaded guilty in 2017 to two related criminal charges; charges are pending against Stockman and Posey.

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Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, second from right, participates in a mock swearing-in ceremony with Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, for the 113th Congress on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 in Washington.

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Congressman Steve Stockman and GOA Executive Director Larry Pratt paused for this quick photo on Thursday as Stockman rushed off to file the first pro-gun bill of the 113th Congress. Rep. Stockman introduced H.R.35 to restore safety to America’s schools by repealing federal “Gun Free School Zones”. less

Photo: Gun Owners Of America, Facebook

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Steve Stockman addresses the Clear Lake Area Republicans

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Rep. Steve Stockman is shown in an Oct. 17, 1996 photo, in Beaumont, Texas.

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Photo: Courtesy Of Steve Stockman , 1998

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Former Congressman Steve Stockman is expected to plead not guilty Monday to allegations he helped steal about $800,000 in charitable donations intended for conservative organizations.

Upon Stockman’s request, U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Johnson appointed him a lawyer last week to be paid for by the government until he can land a job. Stockman said he needed to dismiss his hand-picked lawyers because he cannot work because his job requires him to travel overseas, which is not permitted under his bond.

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Stockman was indicted on 28 federal corruption charges. He said publicly that he expects to be vindicated. He is free on bond.

Stockman, who failed to unseat Sen. John Cornyn in the 2014 Republican primary, is accused of being the kingpin in a complex criminal conspiracy to illegally funnel charitable funds to personal and campaign expenses. He and two aides are charged with accepting illegal campaign contributions, pocketing $1.2 million from three U.S.-based foundations and individuals and then laundering most of the money without paying taxes on it.

Scroll through the gallery to see former Rep. Steve Stockman over the years