The U.S. attorney’s office announced that the federal grand jury in Los Angeles had indicted the nine-term Republican on one charge of scheming to falsify and conceal material facts and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators.
In a second interview in July 2019, the indictment says Fortenberry denied that he was aware of any illicit donation made during the 2016 fundraiser.posted Monday night, Fortenberry said he was “shocked” and “stunned” by the allegations and asked his supporters to rally behind him. Knowingly making false statements to a federal agent is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Fortenberry, of Lincoln, said FBI agents from California came to his home about 2 1/2 years ago after he had been out dealing with a major storm that had just hit Nebraska. He said they questioned him about the contributions then and in a follow-up interview.Fortenberry represents the state’s 1st Congressional District, a heavily Republican area that includes Lincoln, surrounding farmland and small towns in eastern Nebraska. Fortenberry was first elected to the seat in 2004.
Oops
nice hair. Hair is important in a politician
Your friend seems to be in trouble kohenari
According to the indictment, Fortenberry falsely told investigators he wasn’t aware of an associate of Chagoury being involved in illegal contributions. He also allegedly said that his donors were publicly disclosed and he wasn’t aware of any contributions from a foreign national
A “Nigerian billionaire” is this a joke? Like one of those emails and he fell for it 😂
Throw his crooked a** in jail!
Fight = plea bargain and crawl away with tail between legs.
Republicans have been stuffing Partisan activists into the Federal courts in record numbers for JUST such an occasion. Sue to block/overturn/delay everything. Years later, when it lands before the SC, a 6/3 tilt leaves some conscientious wiggle room while guaranteeing the verdict
It’s another Republican patriot! /s
The NebraskaDems are ready and organizing—donate to help make sure JeffFortenberry the crook and liar is gone:
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry knowingly solicited and accepted campaign contributions from foreign interests? Sounds like the good ole GOP rule book is not following rules. GOPTraitorsToDemocracy GOPLiesAboutEverything gopcrooks
'Nigerian billionaire” 🤣 this is joke right?
Rich3Dawg Why Nigeria? Not enough billionaires left in Russia?
Shocking. Another Republican lied to the FBI.
This situation is like when your parents ask you a question. You know good a damn well they already no the answer!
Is lying to the FBI a crime that some people get charged for and some don’t? Seem like your political affiliation matter. Didn’t McCabe lie? Didn’t a few other senior officials lied as well?
Since mark twain observed a century or so ago , the US has the best congress money can buy
Republican? Shocking.
You spelled his name wrong
Of course JeffFortenberry will fight it. But he’ll lose. The FBI doesn’t issue indictments unless evidence is near certain for a conviction. Therein lies the reason persons charged with crimes choose to cooperate with federal authorities in exchange for a lesser sentence.
Made my day.
Justice may be slow, but his time has come to be charged.
We barely need to include the party in political arrests anymore. The crimes are overwhelmingly committed by Republicans. Crimin' and lyin' is the foundation of that party.
A GOP leader being investigated for crimes.... what!.!?!?! That's unheard of
Also, this is the “Nigerian” billionaire 😂😂😂
He was just helping a Nigerian prince out 😂
Yet another GOP criminal.
This is why Republicans will do anything to keep their seats, even if it means betraying their country. They're in it for the 💰💰💰
C'mon now. Who amongst us has NOT had an offer from a 'Nigerian billionaire' to funnel us money?🤔😅
Wow, he was right.
DistrictHusker Please send money to help poor Jeff!
Indicted for lying to the FBI about sus campaign donations what did Jeff Fortenberry do? YouTube propaganda in a pickup truck with his wife & dog in a cornfield! Damage control in the form of every country music bop ever. This guy must think his voters are real damn dumb.
Celeste sounds like a dreadful person
Political hit job by the left.
Expel him from Congress and all committees. Do not delay this. Show the GOP what telling lies have as consequences. Medias & all networks cables and TV should air this news so that all Americans - Dem & Republicans - see what GOP is w/ foreign donors maddow
They must've really thought the trump DOJ would be in power to save their a$$ for ever, now the chickens are coming home to roost.
How do you know a republican is lying? AreHisLipsMoving?
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