Fortenberry’s attorney: He was confused, not lying to FBI

Attorneys for U.S. Rep Jeff Fortenberry argue in court filings that the Nebraska Republican was confused, rather than lying, when he was questioned by FBI agents over a contribution to his campaign.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys for U.S. Rep Jeff Fortenberry argue in court filings that the Nebraska Republican was confused, rather than lying, when he was questioned by FBI agents over a contribution to his campaign. In several pre-trial briefs filed Friday, Fortenberry’s attorneys asked that his full statement to the FBI be played for jurors, and said they want to call an expert on memory.

A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in Los Angeles in Fortenberry’s case. He’s charged with misleading federal authorities who were investigating an illegal contribution to his campaign from a foreign national. A trial date for the nine-term congressmen has not been set.