Cortney Merritts, the husband of former US Representative Cori Bush, has been indicted on federal charges related to wire fraud and pandemic relief fraud. He is accused of submitting false applications to secure approximately $20,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. The allegations suggest that the fraud was part of a larger scheme, raising concerns over the integrity of pandemic assistance programs. This case has drawn significant attention, particularly due to Merritts’ connection with a prominent political figure.