Crime & Safety

Former Ald. Ricardo Munoz Pleads Guilty To Using Political Funds

According to the plea, he used the money he stole for jewelry, an insurance payment, women's clothing, three iPhones and skydiving trips.

(CBS Chicago)

CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Ald. Ricardo Munoz pleaded guilty Monday to stealing nearly $38,000 from a political fund he controlled to use on personal expenses, including a relative’s college tuition, tickets to sporting events, travel, jewelry, and more.

Munoz, 56, was indicted in April on 15 counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering. On Monday, He pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.

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