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Former Congressman Sentenced To Ten Years For Venezuela Lobbying

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Former US Representative David Rivera was sentenced to ten years in prison for illegal foreign lobbying.

Former US Representative David Rivera received a ten-year prison sentence for illegally lobbying American officials to reduce pressure on the Venezuelan administration. Jurors previously found him guilty on multiple charges, including money laundering conspiracy and failing to register as a foreign agent.

The sentencing took place after a jury found the former lawmaker guilty on all counts during a trial earlier in the year.
The illicit lobbying efforts were conducted on behalf of the administration of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Charges against the former congressman included conspiring to commit money laundering and operating as an unregistered foreign agent.

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Federal lobbying laws require individuals representing foreign governments in the United States to register publicly, and violations carry severe criminal penalties to prevent foreign influence.

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Former US lawmaker David Rivera was sentenced to ten years in prison for secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government and failing to register as a foreign agent.

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