Congressman Jeff Fortenberry Resigns

By Gordon HopkinsNebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R), District One, has announced his resignation effective March 31 of this year, two days after being found guilty on all counts in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday, March 24. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours before declaring the nine-term Congressman guilty of three felonies: one count of scheming to falsify and conceal material facts and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators, stemming from an investigation into $30,000 in illegal contributions to Fortenberry’s re-election campaign made by a foreign billionaire in early 2016.Fortenberry, first announced in 2021 that he was being investigated by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) by posting a video on the video-sharing website, YouTube. According to a statement from the FBI released in 2021, “The indictment alleges that Fortenberry repeatedly lied to and misled authorities during a federal investigation into illegal contributions to Fortenberry’s re-election campaign made by a foreign billionaire in early 2016. Gilbert Chagoury, a foreign national prohibited by federal law from contributing to any U.S. elections, arranged for $30,000 of his money to be contributed through other individuals (conduits) to Fortenberry’s campaign during a fundraiser held in Los Angeles, according to the indictment.” It is illegal for foreign nationals to make contributions to a federal campaign.Prior to the trial, Fortenberry announced his intention to seek a 10th term in office. Fortenberry has served in Congress since 2005.State Senator Mike Flood (District 19) has announced his intention to run against Fortenberry in the 2022 election. Fortenberry is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28. According to the US Attorney’s office, each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. Fortenberry has already announced his intention to appeal the verdict. In a letter to the House of Representatives, he explained his reason for resigning, “Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer effectively serve.” According to Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen, Nebraska state law requires that a special election be held within 90 days of Fortenberry’s resignation.

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