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Police Investigating Maggot Incident at Indiana’s DNC Delegate Breakfast

By John Szink Aug 22, 2024 | 9:09 AM

Police are investigating after maggots were dropped into the breakfast for Indiana’s DNC delegates in Chicago.

The incident happened Wednesday at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel.

This delegate says authorities moved quickly.

Investigators believe maggots were brought into the hotel by activists seeking to send a message.

The Fairmont Hotel is hosting Democratic delegates from Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, and South Dakota.

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