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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. A member of the Democratic Party , he was first elected to the Chicago City Council in 1969, and represented part of the city's Southwest Side.
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...
Dec 21, 2023 · A federal jury has convicted former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke on 13 counts of corruption alleging he used his power to win private law business from developers.
Dec 21, 2023 · Former Chicago City Council member Ed Burke was found guilty of 13 of 14 counts of corruption in a landmark trial that exposed his abuse of power and influence. He faces up to 20 years in prison for his crimes, which included shaking down businesses and lying to the FBI.
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Dec 22, 2023 · Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and extortion for using his political clout to pressure people into hiring his law firm. He faces up to 20 years in prison for each count, while his co-defendants had mixed results.
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Jun 24, 2024 · Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke has been sentenced to prison and a substantial fine after he was found guilty on 13 counts of corruption last year.
Dec 22, 2023 · The former alderman and powerful politician was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion after a federal trial that exposed his corrupt dealings with developers. He faces significant prison time and joins a long line of Chicago officials convicted of a crime.
