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Six months after former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke’s landmark corruption conviction, his lawyers are set to make an in-person pitch today, Wednesday, at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse to overturn the conviction. Burke, 80, is seeking a retrial on some counts and an outright acquittal on others. He is due to be sentenced in three weeks. Burke’s legal team faces a challenging task as they argue for the dismissal of the racketeering charges. Burke arrived at the courthouse wearing a kelly green tie and pocket square.
Good morning from the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, where convicted former Ald. Ed Burke has arrived to hear his lawyers argue that his racketeering conviction should be overturned. He’s wearing a kelly green tie and pocket square. @wttw https://t.co/cBH0OdTOvv
Six months after ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke’s landmark corruption conviction, his lawyers will be back in court Wednesday in a long-shot bid for a retrial on some counts and an outright acquittal on others. https://t.co/74xyWy6OOA
Lawyers for ex-Ald. Ed Burke to make in-person pitch to toss corruption conviction @jmetr22b https://t.co/JWnfgwwCkM