Tag: Historic verdict
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Ex-Chicago Alderman Ed Burke found guilty of racketeering and bribery, while his assistant is cleared of charges.
In a landmark corruption trial that unfolded over 16 days, a federal jury in Chicago delivered a historic verdict, finding Edward M. Burke, the city’s longest-serving council member, guilty of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. The trial marked the end of a political era, portraying Burke as a brazen extortionist who exploited his position to…