Ilhan Omar Investigation Brings Renewed Scrutiny of Disputed Marriage

The New York Times reports officials said an Obama-era inquiry found some evidence of a sham marriage involving Ilhan Omar.

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Ilhan Omar Investigation Brings Renewed Scrutiny of Disputed Marriage

An investigation involving Ilhan Omar has brought renewed scrutiny to her long-disputed marriage, according to The New York Times.

Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era inquiry uncovered some evidence suggesting Omar entered a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her brother.

The account does not establish that the marriage was fraudulent or that the man was her brother.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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