Court Tosses Conviction of Ex-Rep. Fortenberry on Lying About Campaign Donation
• Court throws out former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction for lying about illegal $30,000 campaign donation from Nigerian businessman • Judges ruled Fortenberry should not have been tried in Los Angeles since he made false statements to FBI in Nebraska and Washington • Fortenberry and wife applauded decision, thanked supporters • Prosecutors could still retry Fortenberry on charges in Nebraska or Washington • Prosecutors evaluating next steps, have not ruled out retrying ex-congressman