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After 15 months of investigation, the federal grand jury investigating former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has been dismissed without indicting the Peoria Republican.
But that doesn’t mean Schock is free and clear of possible federal charges. There currently is a grand jury sitting in Springfield and that body could take up the case. […]
“Our position has been and remains that while administrative errors may have been made during Mr. Schock’s time in Congress, no aspect of this matter involves anything criminal,” said George Terwilliger, Schock’s lead attorney.
The Schock grand jury was impaneled in early 2015 for a one-year term, which was extended, as is allowed, for six months in December. That term ended on June 30 and sources have told the Journal Star that no indictment was handed down against Schock from that panel. […]
However, there has been a second grand jury sitting in Springfield since the beginning of this year and it is possible that grand jury could take up the investigation. It’s possible witnesses heard last year could be recalled or that prosecutors could merely rely on transcripts for the information.
I think that Springfield grand jury has always been the one to keep an eye on. The Springfield federal prosecutor’s office has sparred with Schock about turning over documents. And it has an experienced anti-corruption task force.
If they want you bad enough…
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 10:07 am
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–If they want you bad enough…–
Yeah, it seems that there’s plenty there for a ham sandwich, just on IRS stuff alone.
He was living awfully large on the campaign and office dimes.
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 10:17 am
Expect to hear a lot about “intent” from GOPers.
Comment by Precinct Captain Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 10:18 am
No one should have to deal with two federal grand juries investigating the same conduct. Where is the justice in that?
Comment by Sue Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 10:24 am
Precedent, I’m sure he didn’t know and had the best of intentions. If it works for one person running for the highest office, then………..
Comment by Warthog Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 10:46 am
The Hillary defense. It will be used forever. another Clinton legacy…Blue dress, Whitewater etc. etc
Comment by BIG R. Ph. Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 11:09 am
Decorating that Capitol Hill office is even more expensive than remodeling the Illinois Executive Mansion.
Wouldn’t mind never hearing about this or Schock again. Nope. Wouldn’t mind at all.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 11:15 am
Sue-
The same conduct may be multiple offenses.
Comment by AlfondoGonz Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 11:26 am
If he ends up with no convictions, should every news story still refer to him as “disgraced former congressman”?
Comment by m Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 12:52 pm
M- How About Doogie Howser? LOL….
Comment by Shake Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 2:47 pm
M-
Yes.
Comment by AlfondoGonz Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 3:30 pm
–The Hillary defense. It will be used forever. another Clinton legacy…Blue dress, Whitewater etc. etc–
Huh? Dipping into the wares, again, Big R.Ph?
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 3:46 pm
Alfondo- the Feds usually coordinate and allow one USA to run a grand jury. An example in Bridgegate. Initially both NJ and the SDNY opened investigations but the SDNY deferred to NJ. I have never had two offices investigate a subject over the same occurence
Comment by Sue Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 3:56 pm
Those calls for Mautino to step aside are sounding sillier every day.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Tuesday, Jul 19, 16 @ 7:52 pm