Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum pleaded not guilty to fraud charges this week after a 21-count federal grand jury indictment against him was unsealed.

Gillum is accused of lying to the FBI and pocketing campaign contributions. The charges are a rock bottom for Gillum, who was a rising star in Florida politics until allegations of corruption emerged.

Gillum got an early start in politics. At the age of 23, he became the youngest person elected to the city commission. He was featured in Ebony Magazine and was recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation as “Emerging Leader for 2003.”

Gillum's career continued to climb, with him getting elected to serve as mayor of the state’s...

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