Pedeapsa primită de un fost congresmen american, condamnat pentru că a făcut lobby în secret pentru Venezuela

Former Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal lobbying on behalf of Venezuela, aiming to ease pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government. Rivera, who served from 2011 to 2013, failed to register as a foreign agent while lobbying U.S. officials in 2017. Prosecutors sought a significant prison term, citing his actions for a 'hostile foreign government' and a $20 million payment from Venezuela's state oil company. Rivera pleaded not guilty, claiming he aimed to assist the Venezuelan opposition. His indictment occurred in 2022 during Biden's administration, with defense arguing that Trump had downplayed FARA cases. Nicolás Maduro is currently in U.S. custody on various charges.