Dossier
David Rivera
Coverage of David Rivera in the Nexus archive.
- Judge denies bail for ex-Rep. David Rivera, convicted in Venezuela lobbying case
A Miami federal judge denied bail for ex-Rep. David Rivera, convicted in a Venezuela lobbying case, citing insufficient evidence he is not a flight risk. Rivera will remain in custody pending his July 20 sentencing, where he faces up to a decade in prison for illegal lobbying and related charges.
- Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A Miami federal jury convicted former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) of conspiracy and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. Rivera and his consultant, Esther Nuhfer, were found guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign to influence U.S. lawmakers.