Former GOP Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Secret Venezuela Lobbying
Jurors convicted the former congressman on foreign-agent and money-laundering charges, and prosecutors say he could face up to 60 years in prison.
- On Friday, former Miami Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration.
- Prosecutors argued that Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer concealed their work for Nicolas Maduro's government, failing to register as foreign agents while seeking to influence U.S. policy through a $50 million consulting contract with a state-affiliated oil company.
- During the seven-week trial, prosecutors presented text messages using code words like "bus driver" for Maduro and "The Lady in Red" for Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified he felt betrayed.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Roger Cruz argued the fraud betrayed public trust, while defense attorney Ed Shohat claimed Rivera acted in good faith to oust Maduro, stating his meetings were "wholly distinct" from supporting the regime.
- The trial revealed Miami's role as a crossroads for foreign influence campaigns, with Rivera's attorneys planning to appeal the conviction after jurors determined he and Nuhfer engaged in a money laundering conspiracy involving $3.75 million.
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Former Florida congressman jailed for 10 years – The Horn News
A former Miami congressman was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on Venezuela’s behalf during the first Trump administration. Republican David Rivera has been jailed since jurors found him guilty in May on all counts, including failing to register as... Read More The post Former Florida congressman jailed for 10 years appeared first on The Horn News - Proudly American, Fiercely Inde…
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying – WTOP News
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration. Republican David Rivera has been jailed since jurors found him guilty in...
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Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on Venezuela’s behalf during the first…
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