The FBI has launched an investigation into whether maggots were deliberately slipped into the breakfasts of delegates at the Democratic National Convention.
Law enforcement swarmed the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Chicago on Wednesday following reports of the insect attack.
Indiana delegate Tracy Boyd told WGNTV: ‘They protected us, of course, and turned it around in minutes’
She said her group was notified that breakfast service would be briefly delayed due to the incident.
‘I really do want to give a shout-out to the hotel staff and leadership,’ she added.
All Americans have the right to peaceful protest, but ugly attacks like this have no place in our democracy,’ said Indiana Democratic Party spokesperson Sam Barloga. ‘We thank the security team for responding swiftly.
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The FBI has launched an investigation into whether maggots were deliberately slipped into the breakfasts of delegates at the Democratic National Convention
