Posted 12/22/2023, 7:32:45 PM
Powerful Chicago Democrat Edward Burke found guilty in corruption case for using government position to benefit his law firm
- Edward Burke, powerful 79-year-old Chicago Democrat, found guilty on 13 of 14 corruption charges including racketeering and bribery
- Convicted for using government position to pressure developers to hire his law firm from 2016-2018
- Stalled permits for Burger King franchise when they didn't use his firm for tax services
- Also turned up heat on developer of Old Post Office renovation and liquor store chain
- Faces up to 20 years in prison; sentencing scheduled for June 19