Once Chicago’s most powerful politician, former Ald. Ed Burke was back in court Wednesday seeking a new trial or an acquittal for his conviction on corruption…
Once Chicago’s most powerful politician, former Ald. Ed Burke was back in court Wednesday seeking a new trial or an acquittal for his conviction on corruption charges.
Burke's lawyers presented oral arguments on post-trial motions at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. Burke’s attorneys acknowledged they have a high burden to show the jury was wrong, but they believe the evidence is on their side. Defense attorney Chris Gair tried to make the case Wednesday that the personal gain must be considered"property" under the law, and a job interview, or"the possibility of a job," is not considered property.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe defense's approach was"focused and precise," Gair explained as he aimed to poke holes in multiple of the 13 counts. Those included alleged schemes related to the redevelopment of the city’s Old Main Post Office and a zoning decision about a pole sign at a Binny’s in a building Burke owned on the Northwest Side.
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