DOJ Moves to Dismiss Case Against Former GOP Rep. Fortenberry

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss all federal charges against former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, following the overturning of his previous conviction for lying to the FBI about illegal campaign contributions. Fortenberry's 2022 conviction was reversed by an appellate court, which ruled that his trial should have occurred in Nebraska or Washington, D.C., rather than California. President Trump celebrated the DOJ's decision, describing it as an end to a 'witch hunt' and asserting that Fortenberry was a victim of a politically motivated justice system. The charges were originally related to a $30,000 contribution from a foreign donor, which Fortenberry denied receiving. The motion to dismiss the case with prejudice means these charges cannot be refiled in the future. Trump's administration has increasingly sought to end prosecutions against its political allies, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.