Lawyers for former Rep. Aaron Schock have accused federal investigators of misconduct for allegedly questioning witnesses about the Illinois Republican’s sex life and whether he is gay.
Schock, a onetime rising star of the Republican Party, was indicted on fraud charges in November 2016, after an investigation revealed he allegedly spent taxpayer dollars on lavish trips and events — and most notably, on decorating his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show Downton Abbey.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that in the Tuesday pre-trial filings, Schock’s defense lawyers asked a judge to dismiss the charges altogether in light of the alleged prosecutorial misconduct,...
Schock, a onetime rising star of the Republican Party, was indicted on fraud charges in November 2016, after an investigation revealed he allegedly spent taxpayer dollars on lavish trips and events — and most notably, on decorating his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show Downton Abbey.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that in the Tuesday pre-trial filings, Schock’s defense lawyers asked a judge to dismiss the charges altogether in light of the alleged prosecutorial misconduct,...
- 8/1/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Republican ratchetness is a serious ailment that affects dozens of politicians each year. It’s currently hitting Gov. Mike Pence (Indiana) hard, given his state’s controversial religious freedom law that basically means business owners can turn away Lgbt customers because the Bible tells them so. It’s also taking a toll on embattled Rep. Aaron Schock (Illinois) who resigned from his House seat over an ethics scandal. Texas Senator Ted Cruz recently announced his presidential bid, which means his ratchetness is just beginning — he did call climate change activists “flat-Earthers” after all. However, this stuff is just child’s play compared to what other right-winged suits have done in the past. (We’re looking at you, Mark Sanford.)
From sex scandals to homophobic comments, these politicians represent the essence of Republican ratchetry: ignorance, stupidity, and just a bad moral compass. Isn’t it ironic these conservatives are engaging in some very un-conservative behavior?...
From sex scandals to homophobic comments, these politicians represent the essence of Republican ratchetry: ignorance, stupidity, and just a bad moral compass. Isn’t it ironic these conservatives are engaging in some very un-conservative behavior?...
- 4/1/2015
- by Christopher Rosa
- TheFabLife - Movies
Republican ratchetness is a serious ailment that affects dozens of politicians each year. It’s currently hitting Gov. Mike Pence (Indiana) hard, given his state’s controversial religious freedom law that basically means business owners can turn away Lgbt customers because the Bible tells them so. It’s also taking a toll on embattled Rep. Aaron Schock (Illinois) who resigned from his House seat over an ethics scandal. Texas Senator Ted Cruz recently announced his presidential bid, which means his ratchetness is just beginning — he did call climate change activists “flat-Earthers” after all. However, this stuff is just child’s play compared to what other right-winged suits have done in the past. (We’re looking at you, Mark Sanford.)
From sex scandals to homophobic comments, these politicians represent the essence of Republican ratchetry: ignorance, stupidity, and just a bad moral compass. Isn’t it ironic these conservatives are engaging in some very un-conservative behavior?...
From sex scandals to homophobic comments, these politicians represent the essence of Republican ratchetry: ignorance, stupidity, and just a bad moral compass. Isn’t it ironic these conservatives are engaging in some very un-conservative behavior?...
- 4/1/2015
- by Christopher Rosa
- VH1.com
Rep. Aaron Schock would never have resigned from Congress if rocker Chris Daughtry had anything to say about it ... because who doesn't love a good Katy Perry concert? Daughtry was leaving Duff's Cakemix in L.A. when we asked him about the young Republican's spending issues. Schock surrendered his seat Tuesday after certain expenditures were questioned, including taking interns to a Perry concert. Daughtry clearly thinks hitting up a Perry show every now and again...
- 3/18/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has resigned from Congress. The 33-year-old congressman announced his resignation today after facing weeks of scrutiny over his spending habits, having been accused of using taxpayers' dollars and campaign contributions for personal expenses. "Today, I am announcing my resignation as a Member of the United States House of Representatives effective March 31," Schock said in a statement, per Politico, which was first to report the news. "I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in my life." Photos: Hollywood gets political According to Politico, the most...
- 3/17/2015
- E! Online
Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) has resigned from Congress amid rising controversy and increasing questions about his use of taxpayer money. Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns Schock announced that he was resigning from Congress on Tuesday. “I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in […]
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- 3/17/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has announced his resignation from Congress. "I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in my life," he said in a statement to Politico on Tuesday. "I thank them for their faith in electing me and letting me represent their interests in Washington. I have given them my all over the last six years. I have traveled to all corners of the District to meet with the people I've been fortunate to be able to call my friends and neighbors." The...
- 3/17/2015
- by Tara Fowler, @waterfowlerta
- PEOPLE.com
Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has announced his resignation from Congress. "I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in my life," he said in a statement to Politico on Tuesday. "I thank them for their faith in electing me and letting me represent their interests in Washington. I have given them my all over the last six years. I have traveled to all corners of the District to meet with the people I've been fortunate to be able to call my friends and neighbors." The...
- 3/17/2015
- by Tara Fowler, @waterfowlerta
- PEOPLE.com
Rep. Aaron Schock -- who gained national notoriety back in 2009 after TMZ posted a shirtless photo of him -- has resigned his seat in Congress after questions about his spending habits surfaced. Schock was accused of using campaign money on private jets, massages and taking interns to a Katy Perry concert. In his statement, Schock made no admission of wrongdoing ... only saying the "great distraction" has made it difficult for him to serve the people...
- 3/17/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Illinois congressman whose receptionist let slip that his boldly redecorated office was modeled after the Red Room on Downton Abbey says he's never even watched the hit PBS series. "Maybe we'll have a Downton Abbey watch party?" Rep. Aaron Schock joked Wednesday in an interview with ABC News. As for the bright red walls and regal, gilded trimmings in his newly redecorated - and taxpayer-funded - Capitol Hill digs, Schock says he's a different kind of congressman and so wanted a different kind of office. "I'm different. I came to Congress at 27 ... I've never been an old crusty white guy,...
- 2/6/2015
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall
- PEOPLE.com
The Illinois congressman whose receptionist let slip that his boldly redecorated office was modeled after the Red Room on Downton Abbey says he's never even watched the hit PBS series. "Maybe we'll have a Downton Abbey watch party?" Rep. Aaron Schock joked Wednesday in an interview with ABC News. As for the bright red walls and regal, gilded trimmings in his newly redecorated - and taxpayer-funded - Capitol Hill digs, Schock says he's a different kind of congressman and so wanted a different kind of office. "I'm different. I came to Congress at 27 ... I've never been an old crusty white guy,...
- 2/6/2015
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall
- PEOPLE.com
Rep. Aaron Schock’s congressional office at the Rayburn House Office building stands out among the sea of beige, boasting bright red walls that look more fitted within the walls of Downton Abbey. Aaron Schock’s Controversial Office Schock’s controversial congressional digs, in addition to the bright red walls, is adored with gold wall sconces, arrangements of pheasant […]
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- 2/5/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Is there a Lord Grantham in the House - the U.S. House of Representatives, that is? Maybe just a wanna-be - but he's stirred, as the Dowager Countess might say, quite a little tempest in a teapot. It seems Rep. Aaron Schock, a Republican congressman from Illinois, had his suite in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill redecorated. And then he had the bad fortune of having a reporter for The Washington Post stop by for a look. "Bright red walls. A gold-colored wall sconce with black candles. A Federal-style bull's-eye mirror with an eagle perched on top,...
- 2/4/2015
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall
- PEOPLE.com
Doctor Strange finds a director, Joel Osteen doesn’t want views on homosexuality to sidetrack his message, Aaron Schock can’t keep his shirt on
Pennsylvania Rep and all around hunk Brian Sims has no problem being known as the openly gay representative, because soon it won’t matter. “It doesn’t bother me that people label me as the ‘gay elected representative of Pennsylvania. In 50 years, it won’t be an issue anymore. Looking at the current trend in the American opinion, we’ll have a gay president in 10 years.” Perhaps you, Mr. Sims?
TVLine has some typically vague spoilers about the premiere of Teen Wolf. Read them and be confused, but also remember your grain of salt.
Florida Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel has denied the petition of three anti-gay groups including the infamous Florida Family Association to intervene in the marriage equality case there. And her reasoning is golden,...
Pennsylvania Rep and all around hunk Brian Sims has no problem being known as the openly gay representative, because soon it won’t matter. “It doesn’t bother me that people label me as the ‘gay elected representative of Pennsylvania. In 50 years, it won’t be an issue anymore. Looking at the current trend in the American opinion, we’ll have a gay president in 10 years.” Perhaps you, Mr. Sims?
TVLine has some typically vague spoilers about the premiere of Teen Wolf. Read them and be confused, but also remember your grain of salt.
Florida Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel has denied the petition of three anti-gay groups including the infamous Florida Family Association to intervene in the marriage equality case there. And her reasoning is golden,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Why Jennifer Lawrence fell at the Oscars, another Celebrity Big Brother contestant reprimanded, characters from Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Sense8
As if the beefcake on Enlisted wasn’t already good enough with Parker Young, Geoff Stultz and Chris Lowell, Brandon Routh has confirmed he will recur as a foil for Lowell’s character. The Army still uses communal showers, right?
Netflix’s new series Sense8 from Andy and Lana Wachoski has finally revealed some details. It’s about eight people scattered around the world who have the same horrifying vision, and the two powers conspiring to either kill them or bring them together. Notable characters include a closeted Mexico telenovela hunk and a transgender American blogger.
The Illinois Family Institute, an affiliate of the American Family Association thinks that the gay propaganda law in Russia is perfectly reasonable. “Hardly sounds unreasonable to fine adults $150 for trying to inculcate other...
As if the beefcake on Enlisted wasn’t already good enough with Parker Young, Geoff Stultz and Chris Lowell, Brandon Routh has confirmed he will recur as a foil for Lowell’s character. The Army still uses communal showers, right?
Netflix’s new series Sense8 from Andy and Lana Wachoski has finally revealed some details. It’s about eight people scattered around the world who have the same horrifying vision, and the two powers conspiring to either kill them or bring them together. Notable characters include a closeted Mexico telenovela hunk and a transgender American blogger.
The Illinois Family Institute, an affiliate of the American Family Association thinks that the gay propaganda law in Russia is perfectly reasonable. “Hardly sounds unreasonable to fine adults $150 for trying to inculcate other...
- 1/8/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Rep Aaron Schock’s Instagram is gay, Charlie Crist apologizes to the Glbt community repeatedly, Navajo Nation moves for marriage equality
In things that I never thought I’d write, Clay Aiken is evidently considering a run for Congress in his native North Carolina. He’s done some polling, met with Democratic operatives, and is said to be seriously considering a run to unseat the incumbent Republican. He certainly has the name recognition.
NHL star Henrik Lundqvist is going to be the new face and body of underwear company Bread & Boxers. Hopefully they don’t shoot on the ice, because, you know, shrinkage.
Rep. Aaron Schock may not be gay, but his Instagram account certainly is.
The Minnesota Vikings have responded to Chris Kluwe’s accusations that he was fired for supporting marriage equality so vocally. “The Minnesota Vikings were made aware of Chris Kluwe’s allegations for the first time today.
In things that I never thought I’d write, Clay Aiken is evidently considering a run for Congress in his native North Carolina. He’s done some polling, met with Democratic operatives, and is said to be seriously considering a run to unseat the incumbent Republican. He certainly has the name recognition.
NHL star Henrik Lundqvist is going to be the new face and body of underwear company Bread & Boxers. Hopefully they don’t shoot on the ice, because, you know, shrinkage.
Rep. Aaron Schock may not be gay, but his Instagram account certainly is.
The Minnesota Vikings have responded to Chris Kluwe’s accusations that he was fired for supporting marriage equality so vocally. “The Minnesota Vikings were made aware of Chris Kluwe’s allegations for the first time today.
- 1/3/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Melissa Etheridge happy to represent in Sochi, steamy Congressional slash, first video peek at The Normal Heart
Beyoncé has destroyed iTunes records with her surprise album release. In three days, she sold 617,213 copies in the United States, and 828,773 copies worldwide, becoming the fastest selling album in iTunes history. For recent comparison, Britney Spears sold 107,000 copies of her album in the first week , while Lady Gaga nabbed 258,000 copies in a week with massive promotion.
Dylan Sprouse continues to win the discussion about his naked pictures with a post on Tumblr. It’s worth reading as a whole, but some highlights are “First off, I will state that the reason I’m making light of the situation is because I don’t think what I did was wrong. To be blunt, I was proud of my progress in the gym, thought I looked hot, and wanted to share it. I’m of...
Beyoncé has destroyed iTunes records with her surprise album release. In three days, she sold 617,213 copies in the United States, and 828,773 copies worldwide, becoming the fastest selling album in iTunes history. For recent comparison, Britney Spears sold 107,000 copies of her album in the first week , while Lady Gaga nabbed 258,000 copies in a week with massive promotion.
Dylan Sprouse continues to win the discussion about his naked pictures with a post on Tumblr. It’s worth reading as a whole, but some highlights are “First off, I will state that the reason I’m making light of the situation is because I don’t think what I did was wrong. To be blunt, I was proud of my progress in the gym, thought I looked hot, and wanted to share it. I’m of...
- 12/17/2013
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
First up, we're going to have a liveblog for Days of Our Lives with snicks today, so be ready for whatever WilSon gets up to.
I will be extremely happy when next week, I can stop writing about football players, talking about football at the gym and work, and trying to perfect my mini-taco recipe for the Super Bowl party I'm attending. But for now, let's talk about football.
Naturally, Chris Kluwe is not happy with 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver. "While he’s certainly entitled to speak his mind, Culliver is a role model whether he likes it or not. There are kids all over the United States who aspire to be right where he is and he has an obligation to consider the effect of his words. Kids are listening.” Which goes to something I say a lot about actors/singers/sports stars: you are a role model, full stop.
I will be extremely happy when next week, I can stop writing about football players, talking about football at the gym and work, and trying to perfect my mini-taco recipe for the Super Bowl party I'm attending. But for now, let's talk about football.
Naturally, Chris Kluwe is not happy with 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver. "While he’s certainly entitled to speak his mind, Culliver is a role model whether he likes it or not. There are kids all over the United States who aspire to be right where he is and he has an obligation to consider the effect of his words. Kids are listening.” Which goes to something I say a lot about actors/singers/sports stars: you are a role model, full stop.
- 2/1/2013
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Paul Ryan has gone back to work on Capitol Hill ... as a mere congressman ... and the question on everybody's mind since the election ... Does He Still Find Time To Work Out??? Mitt Romney's former #2 was taking a stroll through Washington D.C. today ... when our camera guy asked the Wisconsin rep if he's been able to hit the gym since he's been back. Of course, Ryan is a gym-aholic -- who's rumored to have...
- 11/17/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
From Gop VP nom Paul Ryan's shirtless torso to Rep. Aaron Schock's ripped abs, American politicians are flaunting a lot more than just their beliefs these days.Check out all the hard evidence which proves these public servants are really fit for office. Read more...
- 8/18/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This is a Recap of Top Chef D.C. (Season 7), Episode 7, entitled “Power Lunch”, originally airing July 28, 2010. It is full of Spoilers Galore, by which I mean the James Bond Villain who spoils things by having sex with them a lot. Before we get into this week’s episode, let’s take a moment of B-Roll to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives defending our right to have cable reality cooking competitions: Thanks dudes! Now let’s criticize the sh*t out of themed foods! For this week’s Quickfire, 19-year-old congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois explains that when lobbyists buy food for D.C. politicians, the food must fit on a toothpick, so the challenge this week is to prepare an extravagant meal that fits entirely on a toothpick. That…makes complete sense, actually. That is an actual element of D.C. politics, and it...
- 7/29/2010
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
For all his “alpha male” talk, Kenny really is just a cuddly teddy bear. Whether he’s scrunched up in bed, pondering his low rank in last week’s episode or strutting around the house in his cozy bathrobe, he’s just a big lug.
Angelo, on the other hand, is as deceiving as they get. I mean how can you expect us to believe you’re actually sad to see Tamesha gone when you’re wearing neon green?
And that’s how the episode pretty much opened, because the only interesting aspect of this season is watching Kenny and Angelo duke it out.
Angelo, on the other hand, is as deceiving as they get. I mean how can you expect us to believe you’re actually sad to see Tamesha gone when you’re wearing neon green?
And that’s how the episode pretty much opened, because the only interesting aspect of this season is watching Kenny and Angelo duke it out.
- 7/29/2010
- by Archana Ram
- EW.com - PopWatch
Tune in previews for Bravo's Top Chef: Let's get Political. In keeping with the political theme of this season.s Top Chef D.C., the chefs are challenged to impress some of Capitol Hill.s A-listers. With cameos by an Il Congressman, a Va Senator and Joe Scarborough and Kelly O.Donnell, stress in the kitchen is bound to ensue. For the Quickfire, the chef.testants attempt to create tiny culinary delights to be served at a Congressional party. And during the elimination round, they experience the true D.C. .Power Lunch. when the chefs must prepare the perfect dish for some true media heavy-hitters at the city's elite Palm restaurant. Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois serves as the guest Quickfire judge,...
- 7/27/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Plus celebrating PS22, World Cup kissing, CBS de-gays, and why is Dustin Lance Black writing a screenplay about that guy?
Happy 37th birthday to out singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Below you can see "Zebulon" from his latest album All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu. I have to admit that my Spanish is a bit sketchy (I took two years in high school, and the only phrase I've retained is "su salchicha es masiva,") but from what I gather from this clip, Spanish TV reporter Raúl Gómez had a wish to kiss one of the players from Spain's World Cup winning team, and Cesc Fábregas obliged. It's very cute, and I love the Hanna-Barbera effects.
Below you can see Rep. Aaron Schock (who is in no way, shape, or form a gay icon, so people need to quit calling him that) inexplicably appears on next week's Top Chef to present some kind of toothpick challenge.
Happy 37th birthday to out singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Below you can see "Zebulon" from his latest album All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu. I have to admit that my Spanish is a bit sketchy (I took two years in high school, and the only phrase I've retained is "su salchicha es masiva,") but from what I gather from this clip, Spanish TV reporter Raúl Gómez had a wish to kiss one of the players from Spain's World Cup winning team, and Cesc Fábregas obliged. It's very cute, and I love the Hanna-Barbera effects.
Below you can see Rep. Aaron Schock (who is in no way, shape, or form a gay icon, so people need to quit calling him that) inexplicably appears on next week's Top Chef to present some kind of toothpick challenge.
- 7/22/2010
- by snicks
- The Backlot
It's another season of Top Chef, and this time the Bravo cooking show heads to our nation's capital to pick the next, well, Top Chef. Following last season's clash of the V brothers (remember them?) and bearded Kevin, 17 new chef-testants will try to impress the judges to win the whole thing.
What's Cooking on 'Top Chef' This Season?
As it is set in DC, this season of Top Chef will feature the town's top names, including astronaut and Dancing with the Stars alum Buzz Aldrin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock, Virginia Senator Mark Warner, CIA Director Leon Panetta and NBC White House Correspondent Savannah Guthrie.
Extended promos for the tonight's premiere are after the jump!
What's Cooking on 'Top Chef' This Season?
As it is set in DC, this season of Top Chef will feature the town's top names, including astronaut and Dancing with the Stars alum Buzz Aldrin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock, Virginia Senator Mark Warner, CIA Director Leon Panetta and NBC White House Correspondent Savannah Guthrie.
Extended promos for the tonight's premiere are after the jump!
- 6/15/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Check out 25 clips from the seventh season premiere episode of Bravo Network's 'Top Chef' with Tom Colicchio and Padma Lakshmi. The next season airs on June 16th at 10:00 Pm. The 17 new chef'testants come face to face in the nation's capitol for the ultimate power play that will determine just who has the chops to become Top Chef. This season captures the varied tastes of Washington D.C. and features appearances by some of the town's top names including Apollo Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, CIA Director Leon Panetta and NBC White House Correspondent Savannah Guthrie. The challenges featured will be some of the most creative...
- 6/12/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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