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Then-Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill. speaks to reporters in Peoria Ill., in this Feb. 6, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Aaron Schock comes out as gay

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 6, 2019 file photo, former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., speaks to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Schock came out as gay in social media and web posts, saying he would do more if he were in Congress today to support LGBTQ rights _ which he opposed when he served. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Ex-GOP US Rep Schock says he’s gay, regrets anti-gay stances

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., speaks to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Corruption charges against Schock have been dismissed under a deal struck with prosecutors in March. U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kennelly ordered an indictment against Schock dismissed on Wednesday. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Charges against ex-Rep. Aaron Schock officially dismissed

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Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock speaks to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Schock has agreed to repay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes and to campaign committees in exchange for prosecutors dismissing his felony corruption case. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Prosecutors to drop case against ex-Rep. Aaron Schock

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Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock walks with his lawyers into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019. Schock was scheduled to appear in court for the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in his corruption case. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Schock: ‘No doubt’ prosecutors targeted him

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Former U.S. Rep. speaks to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Schock has agreed to repay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes and to campaign committees in exchange for prosecutors dismissing his felony corruption case. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Prosecutors to drop all charges against ex-Rep. Aaron Schock

By SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU - Associated Press

High court won’t take case of ex-Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock

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Ex-Illinois congressman Schock wants corruption trial moved

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The Latest: Schock lawyer ‘disappointed’ by appellate ruling

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In this April 18, 2018, photo, former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock walks out of the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, refused to toss corruption charges against Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial. The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun Times via AP)

Appeals court refuses to dismiss Schock corruption charges

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock talks to reporters in Peoria Heights, Ill. A federal appeals court in Chicago will hear oral arguments Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Schock's corruption case as his lawyers seek to have all his charges dismissed. The hearing at the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes amid signs parts of the case against the Peoria Republican may be at risk of unraveling. He was indicted in 2016 for misusing government and campaign funds. He'd resigned in 2015. (Matt Dayhoff/Journal Star via AP)

The Latest: Court hears arguments in Aaron Schock appeal

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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock talks to reporters in Peoria Heights, Ill. A federal appeals court in Chicago will hear oral arguments Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Schock's corruption case as his lawyers seek to have all his charges dismissed. The hearing at the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes amid signs parts of the case against the Peoria Republican may be at risk of unraveling. He was indicted in 2016 for misusing government and campaign funds. He'd resigned in 2015. (Matt Dayhoff/Journal Star via AP)

Rules, separation of powers focus of Schock appeal hearing

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock talks to reporters in Peoria Heights, Ill. Growing sympathy for defense arguments, seeming confusion among the prosecution team and a disgruntled judge are some of the signs that the corruption case against Schock may be at risk of unraveling. (Matt Dayhoff/Journal Star via AP, File)

Growing signs that Aaron Schock prosecution on shaky ground

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016 file photo, former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock talks to reporters in Peoria Heights, Ill. A federal judge in Illinois has tossed two counts in a 24-count indictment of Schock, including a count alleging he pocketed thousands of dollars by arranging meet-and-greets for his constituents in Washington. Judge Colin Bruce ruled late Monday Oct. 14, 2017 that prosecutors would have to rely on legislative rules to prove the allegation about the annual events. (Matt Dayhoff/Journal Star via AP, File)

Former Rep. Schock appeals court decision to allow trial

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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016 file photo, former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock talks to reporters in Peoria Heights, Ill. A federal judge in Illinois has tossed two counts in a 24-count indictment of Schock, including a count alleging he pocketed thousands of dollars by arranging meet-and-greets for his constituents in Washington. Judge Colin Bruce ruled late Monday Oct. 14, 2017 that prosecutors would have to rely on legislative rules to prove the allegation about the annual events. (Matt Dayhoff/Journal Star via AP, File)

Judge tosses wire fraud allegation against Schock

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press