Rep. Fortenberry files motion to dismiss indictment

According to a court document, Fortenberry is filing the motion because it fails to allege that venue lies in that judicial district.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against him in the United States District Court Central District of California.

Fortenberry is filing the motion to dismiss the indictment because it fails to allege that venue lies in that judicial district, according to court documents.

Rep. Fortenberry is being represented by attorney John Littrell in the case.

“The Congressman will ultimately be victorious in this case. He did not lie to the FBI, and in fact was trying to help them,” said Jim Morrell, Spokesperson for Rep. Fortenberry.