Second day of jury selection for Ald. Ed Burke's trial
CHICAGO -- Jury selection continued for a second day Tuesday in the racketeering and bribery trial of former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke .Burke was the longest-serving and once the most powerful member of the City Council. He stepped away from politics last year after 54 years representing his Southwest Side ward. He stands accused of trading political favors for lucrative business contracts for his law firm. The case dates back to 2018. Back in 2019, Burke said he was innocent of all charges.
Some people have had to drive two hours or more to get to federal court every day.Many other prospective jurors are from Chicago and have talked about their familiarity with Burke and how the news media coverage has made it into their world. The judge told prospective jurors to stop such conversation moving forward.On Monday, defense attorneys asked to have a historical graphic installation in the hallway outside the courtroom taken down.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Corruption trial set to begin for former Chicago Ald. Ed BurkeCorruption trial set to begin for former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke
Leer más »
Jury selection underway in highly anticipated trial of Ed BurkeJury selection began Monday in the trial of former longtime Chicago Ald. Ed Burke.
Leer más »
Jury selection to begin in ex-Ald. Edward Burke’s high stakes federal corruption trialNearly five years after he was first charged, ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is set to go on trial Monday in a high-stakes corruption case.
Leer más »
Racketeering trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke continues with more jury selection, courthouse display of corruption cases past covered in brown paperThe historic corruption trial of ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke restarted Tuesday with more questioning of potential jurors.
Leer más »
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa steps down as floor leader after colleague-blocking accusationsThe heated confrontations occurred as members of the council attempted to put together a quorum to discuss the ongoing crisis over finding housing for migrants…
Leer más »
'I take full responsibility': Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa stepping down over bullying allegations'I take full responsibility': Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa stepping down over bullying allegations
Leer más »