Trial to Beware of Alleged Gambling Scam by Illinois Public Authority Figure in Overtime Fraud Scandal
In a series of shocking developments, Dee Ann Schippert, a former administrator at the Iroquois County Public Health Department, is facing a staggering 33 felony charges. These charges include eight counts of theft of government property by deception, eight counts of forgery, and 17 counts of official misconduct.
At the heart of the allegations is an accusation that Schippert falsified her overtime hours, claiming to have worked more than her required 40 hours per week. Witness testimony from employees is expected to claim they regularly saw Schippert's car parked outside Winnie's Gaming Café in Watseka during business hours, suggesting she may have been spending her workday at the local slots parlor instead.
Prosecutors argue that Schippert's gambling is central to the case. They allege that she stole over $100K from the health department by charging 759 hours she spent in the gaming café as overtime. To substantiate their claims, prosecutors intend to introduce surveillance video, cell phone data, and work laptop login records at trial.
If convicted, Schippert could face significant prison time, restitution, and a permanent bar from holding public office. However, it's important to note that as of now, jury selection in the case has not yet been scheduled.
In a separate motion, Schippert's legal team sought to bar any reference to her political or social views, a motion that was granted by Judge William Dickenson. Another motion filed by Schippert's lawyers to prohibit evidence about her gambling was also denied by the judge.
The alleged theft occurred between May 31, 2020, and July 15, 2022. The case has sparked controversy, with defense attorneys arguing that evidence about Schippert's gambling is irrelevant.
In a twist to the story, another employee at the health department got wise to Schippert's alleged activities, leading to her being fired in an act of "whistleblower retaliation," according to court documents.
Despite extensive online research, there is no available public evidence or report of a jury trial involving a former Iroquois County Public Health Department administrator with allegations of gambling habits or fraud. Local court records or news outlets directly covering Iroquois County legal proceedings may provide further details on this case.
- Dee Ann Schippert, the former administrator of the Iroquois County Public Health Department, is currently facing a public corruption trial with 33 felony charges.
- The accusations against Schippert involve eight counts of theft of government property by deception, eight counts of forgery, and 17 counts of official misconduct.
- Prosecutors argue that Schippert's gambling habits are central to the case, claiming she stolen over $100K from the health department by falsifying overtime hours spent at a local slots parlor.
- If convicted, Schippert could face prison time, restitution, and a permanent ban from holding public office.
- In a separate motion, Schippert's legal team sought to bar any reference to her political or social views, which was granted by Judge William Dickenson.
- Another motion filed by Schippert's lawyers to prohibit evidence about her gambling was denied by the judge. This gambling-related case has sparked controversy and is currently being adjudicated in a court of law.
