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Edward Michael Burke (born December 29, 1943) is an American politician found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and extortion who served as the alderman of Chicago's 14th ward from 1969 to 2023.
Jun 24, 2024 · Former Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on June 24, 2024, after being sentenced to two years in prison and fined $2 million for corruption.
Jun 11, 2024 · Federal prosecutors say Ed Burke, 80, abused his office by soliciting bribes and extorting businesses for his law firm. His lawyers ask for no prison time, citing his age and public service.
Dec 22, 2023 · The former alderman and powerful politician was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion after a federal trial. He used his office to shake down developers for his private law firm and threatened the Field Museum for not hiring his daughter.
Jun 21, 2024 · If you follow in the corrupt footsteps of ex- Ald. Edward M. Burke, “You will pay dearly.” It’s been nearly a decade since an Illinois politician as significant as Burke (14th) faced sentencing at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Plenty of lesser Chicago pols have been sent away, though, vexing judges inside the building.
Dec 21, 2023 · A federal jury found former Chicago alderman Edward M. Burke guilty of 13 of 14 counts for using his office to solicit business from developers. He faces up to 20 years in prison and joins the ranks of other corrupt politicians in the city's history.
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Jun 25, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday after being convicted of racketeering and bribery. U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall announced...
