November 28, 2016

Lawyers for Schock seek change of venue to Peoria

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Lawyers for former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock want his corruption case moved from Springfield to Peoria.

The Chicago Tribune reports (http://trib.in/2fG5JXL) Schock's attorneys contend in a motion filed Monday the case has no connection to Springfield, and called Peoria more convenient and appropriate.

The 35-year-old Schock ...

Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Politics