Another Democrat, Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, is the subject of a federal probe into her campaign spending, according to a CNN report in January. Here’s a look at active and recent federal cases against federal lawmakers and governors. Ongoing federal cases against sitting federal lawmakersThere is one against a Republican, expelled Rep. George Santos of New York, and two against Democrats, Menendez and Cuellar. Former Rep. Chaka Fattah, a Democrat from Pennsylvania – Sentenced to 10 years in prison for racketeering, fraud and money laundering. Former Rep. James Traficant, a Democrat from Ohio – Sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption after defending himself during trial.

Source: CNN May 14, 2024 19:45 UTC