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From: except_you_faggots@cnn.com

Marie Newman acknowledged in court she promised a six-figure job to
potential political rival

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.

"Chehade foreseeably relied on this promise by refraining from
running for office, and he then lost the opportunity … to serve in a congressional position in her office," his attorneys said. Newman's
contract promised Chehade a senior role in the Democrat's office
that did not require him to "maintain specific hours at the office,"
paid him a $140,000 salary, and gave him "complete discretion about
the selection and employment termination of staff members under his supervision."

Newman's office acknowledged the investigation in a statement,
noting that the committee's inquiry stems from a "dismissed
lawsuit." But that lawsuit was dismissed "by agreement" following
Newman's settlement with Chehade, the Democrat's office confirmed in
July. At that time, Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust
executive director Kendra Arnold told the Washington Free Beacon
that congressional investigators could use facts from the civil case
against Newman.

"Civil liability and government ethics and criminal liability are
two completely separate things. The civil court case is between her
and the individual," said Arnold, who in May Filed A Complaint
against Newman with the Office of Congressional Ethics. "Whether
they resolve their personal differences has nothing to do with the
ethics case and her issues with the federal government. The facts in
the civil case show the ethics concerns are significant."

Newman's office said it "is happy to help throughout" the
investigation process.

"We look forward to resolving the matter," a spokesperson for Newman
told CQ Roll Call.


https://freebeacon.com/democrats/illinois-dem-under-investigation- for-bribing-prospective-primary-opponent/

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