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Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons charged with self-dealing, obstruction of justice
NBC Chicago Video ^ | 07/09/2026 | NBC Chicago Video

Posted on 07/09/2026 12:27:15 PM PDT by Pol-92064

Downstate Illinois Democratic state representative Carol Ammons is facing allegations she steered state grants to a family member and lied to the FBI, among other misdeeds. Paris Schutz reports.

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1 posted on 07/09/2026 12:27:15 PM PDT by Pol-92064
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To: Pol-92064

2 posted on 07/09/2026 12:34:44 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Pol-92064

among other misdeeds.


3 posted on 07/09/2026 12:42:27 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple ((Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere))
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To: Magnum44
Here, I'm going to REALLY shock you!


4 posted on 07/09/2026 12:48:01 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: All

Carol Ammons

5 posted on 07/09/2026 12:48:39 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: Pol-92064

Thanks for posting. Another loud, arrogant criminal. LOCK HER UP! HOORAY law enforcement!


6 posted on 07/09/2026 12:53:19 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization? )
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To: PGalt

Is anyone keeping a count of Democrats who got caught with their hand in the till?


7 posted on 07/09/2026 12:54:57 PM PDT by econjack
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To: Pol-92064

,,, if she tried this in China she’d d-i-s-a-p-p-e-a-r.


8 posted on 07/09/2026 12:55:48 PM PDT by shaggy eel (A long way south of the border.)
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To: Liz

From the congressional crook caucus


9 posted on 07/09/2026 12:57:46 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: butlerweave

Hah....good one.


10 posted on 07/09/2026 1:00:57 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: Pol-92064

Apparently she did not spread around enough 10% shares to inoculate herself.


11 posted on 07/09/2026 1:09:33 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try. )
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To: Pol-92064
lied to the FBI

Surprised a member of the Nobility got busted for that.

When government lies to us commoners, it's "standard investigative work".

When commoners lie to the government, it's a felony.

12 posted on 07/09/2026 1:12:48 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Pol-92064
Downstate Illinois Democratic state representative Carol Ammons is facing allegations she steered state grants to a family member and lied to the FBI, among other misdeeds criminal felonies

There. I fixed it.

13 posted on 07/09/2026 1:54:39 PM PDT by Gritty (You can be a communist or you can be a patriot. You cannot be both. - President Trump July 3, 2026)
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Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on fraud and obstruction charges

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/08/state-rep-carol-ammons-indicted/


14 posted on 07/09/2026 1:58:51 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

OMG!!! The THIEF is BLACK!!! I am shocked!!/s


15 posted on 07/09/2026 3:54:25 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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