Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering - AP News
Former Illinois State Senator Sam McCann was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for misusing campaign funds and tax evasion.
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Published Jul 10, 2024
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Former Illinois State Senator Sam McCann was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison for misusing $684,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, money laundering, and tax evasion.
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