Appeals Court Overturns Conviction of Former Rep. Fortenberry for Lying About Campaign Contributions
• Appeals court reverses conviction of former congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) for lying about illegal campaign contributions • Fortenberry was convicted in Los Angeles district court despite no charged crimes occurring there • Appeals court ruled Fortenberry should have been tried "in a proper venue" where alleged lies took place • Fortenberry resigned from Congress in March 2022 amid pressure after being convicted • Appeals court rejected argument that venue was proper based on "effects" of Fortenberry's alleged false statements