Former Congressman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charges

Former Rep. Terrance John “TJ” Cox (D-Calif.) perpetrated fraud schemes, diverting funds, securing false loans, and misusing company money, prosecutors say.

Rep. Terrance John "TJ" Cox (D-Calif.) during a congressional hearing in Washington on July 28, 2020. Bill Clark/POOL / AFP via Getty Images

Former U.S. Rep. Terrance John “TJ” Cox (D-Calif.) pled guilty on Monday to wire fraud and wire fraud affecting a financial institution, federal prosecutors announced.

Cox, 61, who represented California’s 21st Congressional District from 2019 to 2021, admitted to fraudulent schemes spanning several years that resulted in millions of dollars in losses.