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Ex-Congressman Rivera Gets 10 Years for Secret Maduro Lobbying
Former Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after his conviction for secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela’s Maduro government in a $50 million campaign and laundering money. Prosecutors said he sought to influence U.S. policy without registering as a foreign agent; Rubio was not accused of wrongdoing, and Rivera plans to appeal.
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About David Rivera
David Mauricio Rivera is an American politician from Florida. He was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010 and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one term, representing Florida's 25th congressional district from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Everything about David Rivera →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Florida House of Representatives, campaign manager, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 16, 1965