Crime & Law
Chicago Police, FBI Investigating Reports of Bugs in DNC Delegation Breakfast
(WTTW News)
Chicago police and the FBI are investigating reports that two women spoiled the breakfast buffet for at least one state delegation to the Democratic National Convention at a downtown hotel by dropping bugs into the food.
One source told WTTW News the bugs were maggots, while another said crickets were used to spoil the Indiana delegation’s breakfast.
One person was treated and released in connection with the incident, which occurred at the Fairmont Hotel on Columbus Drive near Millennium Park, according to a statement from the Chicago Police Department.
Police are looking for two women who were seen placing the bugs on the buffet table but then fled.
Fairmont Hotel officials confirmed the incident took place shortly before 7 a.m.
“We can confirm that a group of individuals caused a disruption at a DNC-related breakfast event at our hotel this morning. We are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement. The safety, security, and well-being of our guests and staff are our top priorities.”
Indiana Democratic Party spokesman Sam Barloga said the safety of its delegates is the party’s top priority, the Chicago Tribune reported.
“All Americans have the right to peaceful protest, but ugly attacks like this have no place in our democracy,” Barloga said. “We thank the security team for responding swiftly.”
