Former Congressman Aaron Schock To Be Arraigned Monday Afternoon
Then-U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock had a personal photographer document his adventures. A federal indictment cites travel and camera expenses to support allegations the Republican defrauded the government, campaign donors and constituents. Aaron Schock / Instagram
Former Congressman Aaron Schock is due to be arraigned in a Springfield courtroom Monday afternoon.
The 35-year-old Republican is charged with scheming to defraud the government, campaign donors, and constituents. Federal prosecutors say it adds up to thousands upon thousands of dollars for everything from cars and cameras to vacations and Super Bowl tickets.
Shock resigned last year. He’s said any mistakes made in Congress were administrative errors.
"Now I am eager to finally defend my name and reputation in a court of law, and be able to move on with my life,” Schock told reporters in November, the day his indictment was announced.
Shock tried to get the case moved from Springfield to his hometown of Peoria, but Judge Sue Myerscough declined.
She also denied a government request to impose a gag order on Schock and his attorneys, leaving them free to continue to make their case both in and out of court.
Links
- Defense Team: Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock Is Being Indicted
- Court Documents Shed New Light On Aaron Schock Case
- Democratic Candidate Emerges To Run For Schock Seat
- Schock Delivers Final Address To Congress
- AP Source: Rep. Schock Under Federal Investigation
- Darin LaHood Running For Schock’s Seat; Barickman & Bill Brady Decline
- Rep. Aaron Schock Announces Resignation
- Schock Billed Private Plane To Bears Game
- Schock Defends Travels on Campaign Donors’ Airplanes
- Schock Decides Against Gubernatorial Race