Anton Lazzaro sentenced for sex trafficking
Former GOP donor Anton "Tony" Lazzaro learned his fate in federal court on Wednesday as he was sentenced after being convicted on charges of sex trafficking minors.
Anton Lazzaro sentenced for sex trafficking minors
A formerly well-connected GOP donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.
Anton Lazzaro sentenced in sex trafficking case
Former Minnesota GOP donor and political operative Anton Lazzaro has been sentenced after being convicted of sex trafficking minors. In federal court on Wednesday, Lazzaro, 32, was sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Anton Lazzaro to be sentenced Wednesday
Former Minnesota GOP donor and political operative Tony Lazzaro will learn his fate Wednesday after being convicted of sex trafficking minors. Earlier this year, Lazzaro was found guilty of recruiting teenage girls and offering cash and gifts in exchange for sex. He now faces decades behind bars.
Anton Lazzaro found guilty of sex trafficking minors
It took a federal jury only a few hours to decide Anton Lazzaro was guilty of all counts against him, capping off an eight-day trial that followed a two-and-a-half-year investigation and legal case.
Anton Lazzaro found guilty of sex trafficking minors
It took a federal jury only a few hours to decide Anton Lazzaro was guilty of all counts against him, capping off an eight-day trial that followed a two-and-a-half-year investigation and legal case. Lazzaro, 32, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors and five counts of sex trafficking of minors.
Anton Lazzaro trial: Lazzaro allegedly referenced Jeffrey Epstein in text messages
Prosecutors introduced surprise evidence on Wednesday in the trial of Anton Lazzaro, including text messages in which Lazzaro referenced Jeffrey Epstein while messaging a friend.
Anton Lazzaro trial: Lazzaro allegedly referenced Jeffrey Epstein in text messages
Anton Lazzaro was back on the stand on Wednesday as he faces trial on sex trafficking charges. Wednesday, prosecutors introduced new evidence of text messages that allegedly show Anton Lazzaro discussing Jeffrey Epstein.
Lazzaro trial: Accused of sex trafficking, Lazzaro takes stand in defense
Anton “Tony" Lazzaro took the stand in his own defense Tuesday afternoon, as his federal trial on sex trafficking charges nears an end.
Anton Lazzaro trial: Co-defendant takes the stand
The 21-year-old woman charged alongside Anton Lazzaro in his sex trafficking case took the stand on Thursday, explaining how met Lazzaro on a "sugar daddy" website and later began recruiting teen girls for him.
Anton Lazzaro trial: Prosecutors outline sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors laid out the case against Minnesota GOP donor Anton Lazzaro on charges of sex trafficking in Minneapolis during opening statements on Wednesday.
Anton Lazzaro trial: Prosecutors laid out sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors laid out the case against Minnesota GOP donor Anton Lazzaro on charges of sex trafficking in Minneapolis during opening statements on Wednesday.
Anton Lazzaro trial set to begin this week
Anton Lazzaro, the GOP donor accused of sex trafficking, is set to go to trial this week.
Q&A with newly elected Minnesota GOP chair David Hann
Controversy rocked the Minnesota GOP this summer when top donor Tony Lazzaro was arrested on child sex trafficking charges. Then came allegations from within the party that harassment and verbal abuse were common. Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan denied knowledge -- but was forced out in August.
Former state senator David Hann wins election to become new MN GOP party chair
After three rounds of voting, former state senate minority leader David Hann will take over as new party chair for the Minnesota GOP after the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan in the wake of the arrest of Anton Lazzaro.
Alleged Tony Lazzaro co-conspirator pleads not guilty in child sex trafficking case, avoids pretrial jail
Gisela Castro Medina, the alleged child sex trafficking co-conspirator of ex-Minnesota GOP donor Tony Lazzaro, pleaded not guilty to several charges Thursday and will avoid pretrial jail.
GOP leaders meet as party chair faces calls to resign
Minnesota GOP chair Jennifer Carnahan is facing a chorus of calls to resign as the arrest of Anton Lazzaro has led to controversy for the party leader who has a friendship with the GOP strategist.
Minnesota teen arrested on sex trafficking charges reportedly linked to Anton Lazzaro case
A 19-year-old Minnesota woman was arrested in Florida on sex trafficking charges that are reportedly connected to the alleged underage sex trafficking operation linked to Minnesota Republican strategist Anton Lazzaro.