Former Indiana Candidate Pleads Guilty to FEC Fraud

Gabriel Whitley, a former congressional candidate from Indiana, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of lying to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding campaign contributions. While running for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, Whitley inflated reports of contributions to his campaign, 'Honest Gabe for Congress,' by fabricating donor details and claiming he received approximately $222,690 from 67 fictitious individuals. He further misrepresented contributions in January and falsely claimed a $100,000 loan to his campaign in April 2024. Facing a maximum sentence of five years in prison, Whitley will be sentenced on January 28. This case follows earlier allegations about his campaign finances and a prior intimidation charge against him. Whitley’s actions have raised significant concerns about campaign integrity and transparency.