WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Chicago Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are investigating whether maggots were intentionally placed in food served to delegates at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) breakfast, the WGN9 reported.
According to the report on Wednesday, unknown female offenders entered the building, placed unidentified objects onto tables with food, and then left the scene.
Furthermore, multiple law enforcement sources indicated that maggots were allegedly brought into the hotel by activists aiming to send a message, the report read.
The report added that it remains unclear whether the contamination was identified before any delegates consumed the food.
The US Democratic Party is holding its national convention from August 19-22 in Chicago to rally support behind their 2024 ticket of US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
