There could be a criminal case filed in the alleged workers compensation fraud case fraught with political implications and tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars. A spokesperson for Attorney General Kwame Raoul told Illinois Radio Network late Wednesday evening in an email that allegations of workers comp fraud against Jenny Thornley were sent to the appellate prosecutor’s office, the same entity handling a separate criminal case alleging overtime fraud. The case involves Thornley putting Gov. J.B. Pritzker down as her supervisor when she actually worked for the Illinois State Police Merit Board. She alleged unfounded sexaul assault claims. Republican Attorney General candidate Tom DeVore is critical of Raoul not prosecuting the case.
Thornely already faces criminal charges for alleged forgery, theft and official misconduct over allegedly fraudulent overtime payments. She’s back in a Springfield courtroom in October.
story from Illinois Radio Network
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