Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.

It’s worth appreciating the Republican president’s seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who’ve been convicted of corruption.

Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.

In a court document filed Wednesday, the DOJ said it does not oppose dismissing the indictment “with prejudice,” meaning it can’t be brought up again. Opponents say the focus should be on supporting education and addressing Nebraska’s teacher shortage, with hundreds of positions open across the state.

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss the case against former U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry from Nebraska.

Federal prosecutors maneuvered to throw out their indictment against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, which prompted him to resign from Congress in 2022, over charges that he lied to the FBI.

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss federal felony charges against former Nebraska Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry, who was to face a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by an appellat

The Justice Department has moved to drop its criminal prosecution of former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a Nebraska Republican who resigned last year after a conviction on charges that he lied to the FBI.

It’s worth appreciating Donald Trump's seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who’ve been convicted of corruption.

Then-U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., right, and wife Celeste arrive at the federal courthouse for his trial in Los Angeles on March 16, 2022. Federal prosecutors moved Wednesday to dismiss felony charges against Fortenberry, who was set to face a second trial after his previous convictions in California were overturned.