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Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke pushes for new trial with sentencing looming
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. A federal jury found Burke guilty in December of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion after prosecutors argued Burke used his political clout to pressure people and businesses for personal gain. He is scheduled to be sentenced later this month, but was seeking either a new trial or an overturned conviction during Wednesday’s court appearance. 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 jur

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