Former Florida congressman David Rivera was convicted by a federal jury on all counts in a case centered on a covert lobbying operation on behalf of Venezuela, according to the Associated Press.
Rivera, a Republican who represented South Florida in Congress from 2011 to 2013 and was once a close political ally of Sen. Marco Rubio, now faces years in federal prison. His co-defendant, Esther Nuhfer, was also convicted on all counts.
The charges included failing to register as a foreign agent under FARA and conspiracy to commit money laundering. After the verdict came in, the judge ordered Rivera taken into custody immediately, citing flight-risk factors.
NBC News: Ex-GOP Rep. David Rivera convicted of secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela
Rivera is a former roommate and longtime friend of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who testified at his trial last month.https://t.co/g6KGEJ0YCx
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