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Former Chicago school principal Brian Metcalf and two others, Kimberly Maddox and James Darnell Campbell, were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in procurement fraud schemes to illegally profit from Metcalf's roles in school systems.

US · 2026-08-20

Key takeaway

Three individuals sentenced for procurement fraud in Chicago schools.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerfederal sentencing of individuals for procurement fraud
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onheightened regulatory scrutiny on public sector contracts
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youpotential reduction in contract opportunities for suppliers to schools

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Source: US Department of Justice

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