ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is facing multiple charges in federal court.
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Those charges include wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI while he was mayor of Tallahassee.
Gillum’s trial started Monday.
The charges came after a long investigation into government corruption in the city
Gillum spoke to reporters in front of the courthouse Monday.
“We’ve got a long day ahead, but if we are fortunate, we will get a fair jury. That’s all we want,” Gillum said.
The lengthy corruption probe also snared former Florida Democratic party chairman Scott Maddox.
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Maddox pleaded guilty in 2019 and was sent to federal prison.
Gillum’s trial could last three weeks.
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