David Rivera
Judge Asked To Be Lenient On Former S. Florida Congressional Candidate
Due to his cooperation during a federal probe into former Rep. David Rivera, prosecutors are seeking a lenient prison sentence a former congressional candidate Justin Lamar Sternad.
Report: More Witnesses Cooperating In Case Against David Rivera
The investigation surrounding former U.S. Representative David Rivera’s alleged ties to an illegally funded congressional campaign continues to tighten up with additional witnesses now helping federal agents, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald.
Fmr. Congressional Candidate Pleads Guilty To Campaign Finance Violations
Justin Lamar Sternad, 35, went from Congressional primary challenger to convicted criminal in the span of less than a year when he pleaded guilty to charges related to his campaign financing on Friday.
Fmr. Congressional Candidate Sternad To Change Plea
The man who challenged Joe Garcia in last year’s Democratic primary, and who later was the subject of an FBI investigation after he was linked to former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, plans to enter a change of plea next week.
Former Politician Linked To Rivera Arrested
Justin Lamar Sternad, a former Democratic Congressional candidate, surrendered Friday morning to federal officials to face charges related to his campaign finances.
Joe Martinez To Challenge Garcia For Congressional Seat
Saying he wants to ‘shake things up’, former Miami-Dade commissioner Joe Martinez has announced that he intends to run against Joe Garcia for his seat in Congress in 2014.
S. Fla. Congressional Delegation Split On Fiscal Cliff Deal
The bill to avert some of the fiscal cliff finally passed the House of Representatives late Tuesday night and did so with a largely bipartisan vote, especially from the Florida Congressional delegation.
A Year To Remember In Politics
From a political standpoint, 2012 proved to be another raucous year in South Florida. Amid echoes of, “Let people vote!” in our ears, with the images of long lines still haunting our memories, Florida was once again the center of attention.
GOP’s Grip On Florida Congress Loosens, But Not Much
The GOP lost a little ground in Florida’s congressional delegation Tuesday night, but how much ground is still unknown, almost 24 hours after polls closed.
Garcia Defeats David Rivera In District 26
The race for Florida’s 26th district congressional seat has been one of the most bitter in recent memory.






