Andrew Gillum wire fraud trial kicks off week of intrigue
If the Legislative Session and the ongoing feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump don’t generate enough high-profile Florida political talk, this week marks the start of the trial for former Tallahassee Mayor and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum on wire fraud charges.
Gillum and long-time campaign associate Sharon Lettman-Hicks face a multitude of charges — 19 for Gillum, 20 for Lettman-Hicks. Accusations include the tale of FBI agents posing as would-be Southern Pines project developers offering Gillum up to $100,000, for which he suggests methods to anonymize, like making a “dinner contribution.”
Grand jury evidence showed Gillum was offered, an...
