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Former Trump ally sentenced to over 5 years in prison for border wall fundraising fraud

  • Timothy Shea was sentenced to over 5 years in prison for defrauding donors to the "We Build The Wall" campaign.
  • Shea and others including Steve Bannon raised over $25 million for a private border wall, but stole funds for personal use.
  • Bannon received a presidential pardon, while Shea went to trial and was convicted on multiple charges.
  • Shea was ordered to forfeit over $3.6 million and pay restitution for the scheme that damaged public trust.
  • The sentencing marks continued accountability for those involved in defrauding donors to the private border wall effort.
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