Speculation is swarming…
The FBI is investigating whether maggots were intentionally slipped into a breakfast prepared for delegates attending the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Wednesday morning.
An FBI evidence response team van was parked outside the hotel.
“We can confirm that a group of individuals caused a disruption at a DNC-related breakfast event at our hotel this morning,” Fairmont Chicago hotel spokesperson Haley Robles told WGN Investigates. “Our team acted immediately to clean and sanitize the area, ensuring that the event could continue without further incident.”
Multiple law enforcement sources said it appears the maggots were brought into the hotel by activists seeking to send a message.
“I was running a few minutes late, so I didn't see what happened, but those who I spoke to said the hotel staff responded extremely quickly,” Indiana delegate Bryan Lilienkamp said.
“All Americans have the right to peaceful protest, but ugly attacks like this have no place in our democracy,” said Indiana Democratic Party spokesperson Sam Barloga. “We thank the security team for responding swiftly.”
The DNC 2024 Joint Information Center released the following statement:
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.
No arrests have been made.
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