3 chapters across the catalog
Federal Fraud Charges Against Andrew Gillum and Sharon Letterman Hicks
Andrew Gillum and his advisor Sharon Letterman Hicks face a 21-count federal indictment including wire fraud, mail fraud, and lying to the FBI. The charges stem from alleged financial irregularities during Gillum's 2018 campaign against Ron DeSantis. Gillum maintains his innocence, claiming the prosecution is a political hit job rather than a legitimate legal matter.
Andrew Gillum Political Rise and 2018 Florida Gubernatorial Race
Andrew Gillum was groomed as a progressive rising star with significant backing from Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders during his 2018 run for Florida Governor. Despite a narrow loss to Ron DeSantis, Gillum was viewed as a potential future presidential or vice-presidential candidate. His "Teflon" reputation began to erode as various scandals and investigations surfaced following the election.
Sharon Lettman-Hicks and the National Black Justice Coalition
Sharon Lettman-Hicks, the CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), is Andrew Gillum's co-defendant in the federal corruption case. The NBJC is an organization dedicated to Black LGBTQ equality, and the indictment alleges that campaign funds were funneled through her communications firm. The hosts find it suspicious that she lacks a Wikipedia page despite her significant role as a political "handler" and candidate for the Florida House.
