Schock makes bid for immunity using documents for leverage - Chicago Sun-Times

Schock did not secure the broad order of immunity he wanted as the newly released court filings show months-long wrangling between Schock’s legal team and the Department of Justice over the production of records. At issue for Schock: His lawyers argue that he does not have to produce records that may incriminate him. Schock lawyer George Terwilliger III wrote to Assistant U. S. Attorney Timothy Bass, based in downstate Springfield: “We have endeavored to work with you the past several weeks to identify the most efficient means for you to obtain the records you... Schock’s bid for immunity is just one of several revelations in the filings — which lift some of the veil of secrecy surrounding the grand jury probe of Schock, even with portions redacted. Filings from Schock’s legal team draw a clearer picture of the scope of the investigation against the former Peoria lawmaker. Records are being sought from Schock’s campaign funds and all financial records covering all travel, mileage reimbursements, fundraising and personal real estate and business dealings. The feds are also looking for financial records related to Ravneet Singh, someone Schock did business with, and Singh’s Washington, D. C. -based Election Mall Inc. Source: chicago.suntimes.com