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Powerful Chicago Pol Wants Charges Cut From Bribe Suit

By Lauraann Wood · August 20, 2020, 9:33 PM EDT

Chicago Alderman Ed Burke urged an Illinois federal judge Thursday to dismiss charges that he engaged in a criminal racketeering conspiracy and violated the Travel Act by trading his political clout...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Burke et al

Case Number

1:19-cr-00322

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

April 11, 2019

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