Post by Logan on Mar 17, 2016 15:44:07 GMT -6
While Aaron Schock may have faded from the limelight he once so-relished, he has not been able to shake the gaze of federal prosecutors who are currently investigating the former Illinois congressman.
At the heart of that investigation is whether Schock committed any criminal wrongdoing in connection to what can generously be called his “misuse” of taxpayer dollars to pay for his lavish lifestyle.
It was one year ago to the day that Schock resigned from Congress amid a flurry of scandals that began with a PBS report on Schock’s Downton Abbey-inspired office (which he didn’t pay for). And while prosecutors were swift to launch an investigation into Schock, the pace at which authorities have moved since to determine whether they will indict Schock has been described as “glacial.”
Politico reports:
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At the heart of that investigation is whether Schock committed any criminal wrongdoing in connection to what can generously be called his “misuse” of taxpayer dollars to pay for his lavish lifestyle.
It was one year ago to the day that Schock resigned from Congress amid a flurry of scandals that began with a PBS report on Schock’s Downton Abbey-inspired office (which he didn’t pay for). And while prosecutors were swift to launch an investigation into Schock, the pace at which authorities have moved since to determine whether they will indict Schock has been described as “glacial.”
Politico reports:
The protracted proceedings may be nearing completion, with an indictment coming as soon as this month, sources familiar with the case say. It’s unclear what charges are being weighed, but Schock faced a barrage of media reports about alleged improper spending of office and campaign funds before he exited the House.
Schock did not respond to repeated requests for an interview for this story. […]
The Justice Department, the House of Representatives and Schock’s high-paid attorneys have spent months tussling over which of the former congressman’s records should be made available to the grand jury. Schock has turned over thousands of pages of records to DOJ, according to legal filings.
The prosecutor — assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Bass of the Central District of Illinois — has issued numerous broad subpoenas in pursuit of Schock’s spending records. That has led to fights between DOJ and congressional lawyers over the scope of the government’s requests. In a highly unusual move, a federal judge has alternated between sealing and making public the details from the legal fight.
The glacial speed with which the case has unfolded, and the broad nature of Bass’ information requests, has irked Schock’s supporters. Yet those who know Bass say his deliberateness in the case is not uncommon.
Schock did not respond to repeated requests for an interview for this story. […]
The Justice Department, the House of Representatives and Schock’s high-paid attorneys have spent months tussling over which of the former congressman’s records should be made available to the grand jury. Schock has turned over thousands of pages of records to DOJ, according to legal filings.
The prosecutor — assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Bass of the Central District of Illinois — has issued numerous broad subpoenas in pursuit of Schock’s spending records. That has led to fights between DOJ and congressional lawyers over the scope of the government’s requests. In a highly unusual move, a federal judge has alternated between sealing and making public the details from the legal fight.
The glacial speed with which the case has unfolded, and the broad nature of Bass’ information requests, has irked Schock’s supporters. Yet those who know Bass say his deliberateness in the case is not uncommon.
Read more: www.towleroad.com/2016/03/aaron-schock-2/