Gillum and a colleague were indicted earlier this year on federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements to FBI agents
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has refused to throw out criminal charges against Andrew Gillum, disagreeing with the former Democratic gubernatorial nominee’s assertions that he was the victim of selective prosecution because he was a Black candidate for governor.
Gillum and a colleague were indicted earlier this year on federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements to FBI agents. Prosecutors said Gillum funneled donations through third parties back to himself for personal use. Read more.