Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has turned over 72 documents over to a federal judge, but is claiming they contain privileged information that should be kept from prosecutors, Peoria Journal Star reported Sept. 17.
Schock has been the subject of a grand jury investigation for much of the summer. Formerly the representative for Illinois’ 18th congressional district, he resigned in March after he became the subject of much scrutiny for his lavish lifestyle and and alleged financial improprieties, which included filing false mileage reports for his vehicle. Former State Sen. Darin LaHood was sworn in Sept. 17 as Schock’s replacement.
Schock’s lawyers filed a memo asking that the documents only be seen by the judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough, and are expected to submit a longer brief later in September.
Peoria Journal Star’s article is at bit.ly/1FTSsSh.