DOJ moves to drop charges against former GOP lawmaker in case criticized by Trump

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The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, moved to dismiss criminal charges against former Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) in a case involving illegal campaign donations. The charges were dropped with prejudice, following Trump’s public criticism of the prosecution as a ‘witch hunt’ against a conservative politician.

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The Cascade Ledger. “DOJ moves to drop charges against former GOP lawmaker in case criticized by Trump.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, January 29, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-01-29--doj-moves-to-drop-charges-against-former-gop-lawmaker-in-cas/