Republican donor Anton Lazzaro convicted of sex trafficking minors

Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, a former Republican donor, has been convicted of enticing teenage girls with gifts, cash, and money in exchange for sex. He was found guilty of seven counts involving "commercial sex acts" with five girls aged 15 and 16 in 2020. Lazzaro, who claims the charges were politically motivated, plans to appeal. The charges carry mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years with a maximum of life in prison. His co-defendant, Gisela Castro Medina, pleaded guilty to two counts last year and testified against Lazzaro.