Former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry Indicted Again in D.C. Over Campaign Finance Violations

The reissued charges against Fortenberry follow a court's decision to overturn his initial conviction due to a venue error.

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have reindicted former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry for concealing illegal foreign contributions.
The charges stem from a $30,000 donation by Nigerian billionaire Gilbert Chagoury at a 2016 fundraiser.
An appellate court had previously reversed Fortenberry's conviction, citing improper trial location.
Fortenberry's legal team criticizes the decision to retry the case as an example of overzealous prosecution.
The case highlights ongoing issues in campaign finance law enforcement and political accountability.