Andrew Gillum acquitted of FBI lying charges

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was found not guilty of lying to the FBI on Thursday by a federal jury, but a mistrial was declared for the other 18 counts against him and co-defendant Sharon Lettman-Hicks. Gillum was indicted last year on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements. The jury reached the verdict on the charge of lying to the FBI after deliberating for five days and more than 30 hours. Gillum was accused of promising political favors to those who financially supported him and engaging in a yearslong scheme to turn political donations and grant funds into personal income.