Rita Crundwell and Eric Bloom misused a combined over $700 million through their schemes.
Illinois lawmakers expressed outrage Thursday after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of two state fraudsters who misused a combined over $700 million through their schemes.
“Illinois’ history of corruption has marred our state with controversy and public distrust,” he wrote. “Leniency towards public officials who have abused their power - like Rita Crundwell - only further erodes the integrity of our institutions.” Also receiving Biden’s grace was former Sentinel Management Group, Inc., CEO Eric Bloom, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2015 for defrauding hundreds of over $665 million. A judge described his offense as “enormous” and “devastating.”The White House wrote the commuted sentences were warranted due to a change in the way laws are enforced.
“These commutation recipients, who were placed on home confinement during the COVID pandemic, have successfully reintegrated into their families and communities and have shown that they deserve a second chance,” the statement adds.
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