Judge Won’t Drop Charges Against Ex-FL Gov Candidate

The Associated Press reports:

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. The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said Gillum had offered nothing to support the claim of selective prosecution because of his race or politics.

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According to prosecutors, Gillum met with undercover FBI agents posing as developers while he was mayor of Tallahassee and during his campaign for governor. https://t.co/IziuZuJjSu

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