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Freshman Illinois Democrat Rep. Marie Newman is facing legal troubles for allegedly breaching a contract in which she promised employment in exchange for an easier race.
Iymen Chehade, a Palestinian-American adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago, sued Newman in January, alleging the congresswoman asked him to stay out of the race for her seat so that she could win more easily, reported CBS Chicago.
In exchange for not being a candidate, the congresswoman allegedly promised him a $135,000 to $140,000 salary and title of both foreign policy advisor and legislative or district director, if she won.
Illinois Democrat Rep. Marie Newman faces legal troubles after holding her congressional seat for just five months following reports that she allegedly promised employment in exchange for an easier race.