Chicago's Longest-Serving Democratic Lawmaker Convicted of Racketeering, Bribery, and Extortion
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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, a powerful and long-serving Democratic politician, has been found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. He used his position to steer business to his law firm and threatened to block a measure over a denied internship. Burke targeted developers and a liquor store chain, and faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison. Two others were also on trial, with one found not guilty and the other guilty on bribery charges.
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- In 14th Ward, where former Ald. Ed Burke was lord, conviction greeted with both shrugs and cheers Chicago Tribune
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