Andrew Gillum acquitted of lying to FBI, mistrial declared on remaining charges.
TL;DR
Former Florida Democratic candidate for governor, Andrew Gillum, was acquitted of lying to the FBI in a corruption case involving illegal use of campaign contributions. However, the federal jury hung on charges that Gillum funneled tens of thousands of dollars in campaign money to personal accounts. Prosecutors said they will retry him on those counts. Gillum had faced a potentially lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
- Gillum not guilty of lying to FBI POLITICO
- Jury Acquits Andrew Gillum, Former DeSantis Rival, of Lying to the F.B.I. The New York Times
- Gillum not guilty of lying to FBI, remaining 18 charges declared a mistrial after jury deadlock WCTV
- Jury says Gillum not guilty of lying to FBI; deadlocks on other charges Tampa Bay Times
- Andrew Gillum trial verdict: Not guilty on one count; mistrial on others Tallahassee Democrat
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