Fortenberry was indicted in October after authorities said he lied to FBI agents in two separate interviews about his knowledge of an illegal $30,000 contribution from his campaign from a foreign billionaire.
In a letter to the House, Fortenberry said he was resigning from Congress, effective March 31.
Nebraska Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts said Fortenberry should “do the right thing for his constituents” and leave the office he has held since 2005.he lied to FBI agents in two separate interviews In a statement from his campaign, Flood thanked Fortenberry for “his many years of honorable service” and wished him and his family the best.
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