Interestingly, this guy who donated nearly $200,000 to Republicans the past few election cycles for access to high echelon Republican politicians (see photos below), and made appearances on Fox News, as well as other rightwing news outlets, did so so that he could prey on young girls. The jury convicted on all counts and only took a couple of hours to do so. So he's looking at serious jail time.
Meanwhile, a reminder that Matt Gaetz is still out there, roaming free.
Source: CBS
MINNEAPOLIS -- Anton Lazzaro, a former GOP operative, has been found guilty of sex trafficking underage girls.
Lazzaro was charged with seven counts involving "commercial sex acts" with five minors ages 15 and 16 in 2020, when he was 30 years old.
Closing arguments wrapped on Friday, and the jury was handed the case shortly before noon. The jury deliberated for a little over three hours before finding Lazzaro guilty of all counts.
Federal prosecutors said Lazzaro, 32, paid teenagers for sex with money and gifts. He admitted to having sex with them, but denied recruiting them.
Lazzaro put his hand to his face and shook his head when he heard the verdict read.
Lazzaro with some of his pals.
