Chicago lawyer who donated $500 sues seeking reimbursement after former US congressman was forced to resign amid accusations of fraud

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A Chicago lawyer who donated $500 to former US representative Aaron Schock’s campaign is suing for reimbursement following his resignation in March amid accusations of fraud and improper enrichment.

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Howard Foster filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the US district court in Chicago seeking repayment of all contributions to Schock’s campaign. Foster wants to make it a class-action suit although he is currently the only plaintiff.

The Justice Department is investigating the 33-year-old Schock’s congressional expenses and business deals following reports of lavish spending and improper mileage reimbursement.

The lawsuit says Foster donated to Schock because he thought he “was ethical, (and) a breath of fresh air”, but that Schock instead engaged in “political sleaze for personal gain”.

A spokesman for Schock did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

