Marie Newman offered six-figure job to potential political rival during successful congressional run.
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. The finding comes roughly seven months after Newman acknowledged in federal court that she signed a contract during her successful 2020 congressional campaign promising a six-figure job in her office to local Palestinian activist Iymen Chehade. Read More…
