Sam McCann Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges Including Fraud and Money Laundering

The former Illinois state senator and gubernatorial candidate admitted to misusing campaign funds for personal expenses during his trial.

Sam McCann pleaded guilty to nine counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion, abruptly ending his federal trial.
The guilty plea follows McCann's misuse of over $200,000 in campaign funds for personal purchases and payments.
McCann's sentencing is scheduled for June 20, 2024, with potential penalties including up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and money laundering.
During the plea hearing, McCann admitted to purchasing personal vehicles, paying off loans, and covering personal expenses with campaign funds.
McCann's detention was ordered pending sentencing, following concerns about his truthfulness and a video he recorded claiming a government conspiracy against him.