BREAKING -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry convicted of lying to FBI about foreign campaign donation
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles announced its decision Thursday after deliberating for about two hours. Each of the three charges in the indictment carries a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison, KETV reported. His sentencing is set for June 28.U.S.
The $180,000 in illegal contributions, including $30,200 to Fortenberry in 2016, were funneled through a group of individuals from California. Fortenberry, 61, said he did not know he got contributions from California donors after an LA fundraiser by Chagoury and denies any wrongdoing. California Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo, a close ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former South Carolina GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy both testified on Fortenberry's behalf Wednesday. Eshoo said he was"honest" and"brings honor to what he does," while Gowdy said there was"nothing out of whack with the amount of money" Fortenberry raised.Fortenberry is running for reelection to continue representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District.
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Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry found guilty in campaign probeU.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was convicted Thursday on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign from a foreign billionaire at a 2016 Los Angeles fundraiser.
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