DOJ moves to drop charges against former GOP lawmaker in case criticized by Trump
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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DOJ moves to drop charges against former GOP lawmaker in case criticized by Trump
· Jan 29, 2025
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Trump Justice Department Files to Drop Charges Against Former Nebraska U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
· Jan 29, 2025
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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/