Federal prosecutors say former Congressman Aaron Schock has been deceptive in complying with a subpoena. But Schock’s attorneys are disputing those claims.
Federal prosecutors said in mid-September Schock “deceptively refused” to hand over all the documents they subpoenaed as part of an investigation into his activities.
In a 23-page court filing yesterday, Schock's lawyers asserted attorney-client privilege and other considerations should keep some records out of the hands of prosecutors.
Attorney Mark Hubbard says in a statement issued after the filing Schock's actions were “the polar opposite of deceptive.”
Schock resigned March 31st after media reports about his spending. That includes redecorating his congressional office in the style of the T.V. show “Downton Abbey.”
A grand jury has been meeting in Springfield over the issue.
