Legal Twist: Ex-Congressman’s Conviction Overturned on Jurisdictional Grounds
In a surprising turn of events, the conviction of former Nebraska congressman Jeff Fortenberry has been overturned by a federal appeals court. The court ruled that Fortenberry’s trial, which centered on charges of lying to authorities investigating illegal contributions to his 2016 reelection campaign, was conducted in the wrong location. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court …
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