Congressional investigators say there is "Substantial reason to believe" Illinois Democrat Marie Newman illegally bribed a potential primary opponent to keep him out of the race.
According to a House Office of Congressional Ethics report, Newman likely "Promised federal employment to a primary opponent for the purpose of procuring political support," a violation of federal law.
Newman offered him the job to keep him from challenging her in a primary race, Newman denied the charge, contending that she was unaware of Chehade's intention to run for office.
In his email, Chehade also asked Newman for a "Commitment to endorse" him once Newman decided to leave office.
"Took some time to digest the doc. Most of it looks good." The House ethics office's report notes that the evidence "Strongly contradicts Rep. Newman's testimony that she did not have any knowledge of Mr. Chehade's intent to run for congressional office."
During an interview with the Office of Congressional Ethics, Newman campaign manager Ben Hardin acknowledged that the contract seemed "Odd" and that Newman told him he would "Have to deal with this." Newman's office did not return a request for comment.
Probes into Newman's apparent violation will now move to the House Committee on Ethics for further review.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
House Ethics Office: 'Substantial Reason' to Believe Illinois Dem Illegally Bribed Prospective Primary Opponent
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