Ex-GOP lawmaker sentenced to 10 years in prison

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Former Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his undisclosed role in a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign for the Venezuelan government. The activity took place during the first Trump administration, and Rivera is described as a longtime friend and former roommate of Marco Rubio.

Former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Friday for his undisclosed role in a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government under the first Trump administration.  Rivera, a longtime friend and former roommate of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been in federal custody without bond…