Illinois Dem Under Investigation for Bribing Prospective Primary Opponent

WFB: The House Ethics Committee is investigating Democrat Marie Newman after the Illinois congresswoman admitted in court that she promised a six-figure job to a potential political rival.

The committee announced the investigation in a Thursday afternoon press release, which comes roughly six months after Newman settled a breach of contract lawsuit with local Palestinian activist Iymen Chehade. During the case, Newman’s taxpayer-funded attorneys conceded to a federal judge that the Democrat signed an employment agreement that assured Chehade a top job in her office should she win election to Congress, legal filings show. Chehade’s attorneys argued that Newman extended the offer as a bribe to keep the activist out of a 2020 primary race. MORE