Cops: Protesters Slipped Maggots Into DNC Breakfasts

Chicago’s Nexstar affiliate reports:

Chicago Police and the FBI is investigating whether maggots were intentionally slipped into a breakfast prepared for delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a law enforcement source tells WGN Investigates.

It’s unclear if the contamination was discovered before any delegates consumed the food. “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 said.

Multiple law enforcement sources say it appears the maggots were brought into the hotel by activists seeking to send a message. “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.

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