Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke awaits sentencing for federal corruption charges, including bribery, extortion, and racketeering.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, a key figure in the city's politics for over 50 years, awaits sentencing for his federal corruption case, including charges of bribery, attempted extortion and racketeering. Prosecutors are pushing for a 10-year prison sentence, while his defense attorneys seek alternative sentencing options. Burke was found guilty on all 14 counts except one in December.
June 23, 2024
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