Anton Lazzaro convicted on all counts in sex trafficking trial.
Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, a former GOP donor and strategist, has been found guilty on all counts in a federal sex trafficking trial. Lazzaro used his wealth and political status to lure minor girls to his luxury condo in downtown Minneapolis, where he offered them cash in exchange for sex. He admitted to having sex with five minor girls identified as victims in the indictment but denied paying them for sex. Lazzaro’s case sent shockwaves through the Minnesota Republican Party, particularly due to his alleged ties to then-Chair Jennifer Carnahan.