FBI investigates possible sabotage at the DNC in Chicago after maggots were found in delegates’ breakfast. Activists may be involved.
The FBI is investigating a potential sabotage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago after maggots were allegedly slipped into the hotel breakfast being served to delegates.
Law enforcement agencies suggest activists likely brought the maggots into the hotel to make a statement, while city officials released a statement addressing the delegate breakfast dilemma.
« Multiple unknown female offenders are alleged to have entered a building (200 block of North Columbus Drive) and began placing unknown objects onto tables containing food. The offenders are believed to have then left the area. One victim was treated and released on-scene. Along with CPD, FBI-Chicago is assisting in the investigation. No further information is available at this time. »
It’s unclear if the contamination was found before any delegates ate the food.
Delegates expressed concern over the maggot incident while Chicago police officers and Illinois state troopers gathered in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel near the meeting rooms.
« They protected us, of course, and turned it around in minutes », said Indiana delegate Tracy Boyd, who is at the convention representing the Indianapolis region.
