Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for $50m lobbying scheme
River's ex-housemate, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, testified he had no idea about his activities.
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"I was close friends with Rivera but was unaware he was working as a lobbyist."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
Key People
Former congressman from Miami charged with lobbying for Venezuela's government.
Co-conspirator indicted alongside David Rivera on lobbying charges.
Kellyanne Conway is a senior advisor to Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Pete Sessions is a U.S. Representative from Texas.
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River's ex-housemate, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, testified he had no idea about his activities.
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