Former GOP Rep. Fortenberry’s Conviction of Lying to Feds Reversed by Appeals Court After Defense Lawyers Argued FBI “Set Up” Congressman

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An appeals court wiped out a conviction of a former Congressman after defense lawyers argued the FBI “set up” the lawmaker.

Nebraska GOP Congressman Jeff Fortenberry last year resigned from Congress after being convicted of lying to the FBI.

“Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer serve you effectively,” Fortenberry said in a statement.

Kevin McCarthy joined then-Speaker Pelosi and called for Fortenberry to step down last year.

“I think when someone’s convicted, it’s time to resign,” McCarthy told reporters last year, according to Politico.

“Congressman Fortenberry’s conviction represents a breach of the public trust and confidence in his ability to serve.