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Prosecutors Seek Dismissal of Corruption Charges Against Ex-Democrat Florida Governor Nominee Gillum
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss remaining corruption charges against Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in 2018. Monday’s request came after a jury deadlocked on all but one count at trial earlier this month. The motion by prosecutors also seekes the dismissal of the case against Gillum’s co-defendant. Jurors acquitted Gillum of lying to the...
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Ex-Democrat Florida Governor Nominee Gillum Found Not Guilty of Lying to FBI
Former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum, who came within a whisker of defeating Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018, was acquitted of lying to the FBI in a corruption case that also involved illegal use of campaign contributions. A federal jury found Gillum not guilty on Thursday of lying, but hung on charges of funneling tens of thousands of...
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Ex-Democrat Florida Governor Nominee Gillum Found Not Guilty of Lying to FBI
Former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum, who came within a whisker of defeating Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018, was acquitted Thursday of lying to the FBI in a corruption case that also involved illegal use of campaign contributions.
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Juror's Social-Media Posts Roil Andrew Gillum Corruption Trial
Turmoil continued Wednesday in the public-corruption trial of former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum amid revelations that a juror posted information about the case on social media after deliberations began.
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Jury Seated in Corruption Trial of Ex-Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum
A federal jury was empaneled Monday in the trial of former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who was indicted last year on corruption charges including wire fraud and lying to federal investigators.
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Judge Won't Drop Charges for Former Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum
A federal judge in Florida has refused to throw out criminal charges against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. The judge last week disagreed with Gillum’s assertions that he was the victim of selective prosecution because he was a Black candidate for governor. Gillum and a colleague were indicted earlier this year on federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud and...