Lobbyist Blocked Rivera After Tying Him To $50M Oil Deal

By Carolina Bolado · March 31, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT

Republican lobbyist Brian Ballard was "exceptionally angry" and blocked former Florida Congressman David Rivera's number after Rivera insinuated Ballard was tied to a $50 million consulting agreement Rivera signed with the...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Rivera, et al

Case Number

Court

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

November 16, 2022

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