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Chris Jones Offers $1.5M to Free Woman in Illinois Chicken Wing Theft Case

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By Web Desk Published August 14, 2024 2 Min Read
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Chris Jones (Photo Credits: Kansas City Star) of the Kansas City Chiefs offered to pay $1.5 million to secure the release of Vera Lidell, an Illinois school worker serving a nine-year sentence for a notorious chicken wing heist.
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Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs is making headlines not for his defensive skills but for an extraordinary off-field gesture he’s offering to pay $1.5 million to secure the release of Vera Lidell, an Illinois school worker serving a nine-year sentence for a notorious chicken wing heist.

Lidell, 68, orchestrated the theft of $1.5 million worth of chicken wings from Harvey School District in Dolton, Illinois, where she was the Director of Food Services.

The elaborate scheme unfolded from July 2020 to February 2022, during the pandemic shutdowns, with Lidell fraudulently ordering chicken wings through the district’s provider, Gordon Food Service, under the pretense of normal school operations. An audit later exposed severe budget overruns, leading to Lidell’s arrest and conviction on charges including forgery, felony theft, and running a criminal enterprise.

I’ll pay for the wings that she stole to get her free https://t.co/0mr1Bl9dWR

— Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) August 13, 2024

Chris Jones, who recently signed a $158 million contract extension with the Chiefs, expressed his willingness to pay off the stolen amount, potentially influencing Lidell’s sentence. “I’ll pay for the wings that she stole to get her free,” Jones stated, sparking widespread discussion and turning the case into an internet sensation.

While it’s uncertain whether Jones’s financial offer will impact Lidell’s legal situation, his involvement has certainly intensified public interest in the case. The story has captivated audiences, with opinions divided on the implications of Jones’s proposal and the unusual nature of the crime. As the situation develops, this chicken wing saga continues to evolve, blending elements of sports, legal drama, and viral internet story into one unfolding narrative.

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