Former candidate for Florida governor facing federal charges Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is facing 21 federal charges related to a scheme to seek donations and funnel a portion of them back to him through third parties Former Tallahassee mayor, Florida governor candidate Gillum indicted for fraudThe U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday said a federal grand jury voted to indict Tallahassee's former Democratic mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and making false statements. Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum indicted on fraud chargesThe alleged fraud took place between 2016 and 2019 Andrew Gillum, who lost the Florida governor's race to Ron DeSantis, pleads not guilty to conspiracy and fraud chargesAndrew Gillum, once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, was charged in a 21-count indictment on Wednesday alleging fraud and conspiracy. Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on federal chargesThe indictment alleges he promised city contracts in return for political contributions.