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Fardon Nominated To Succeed Fitzgerald As U.S. Attorney
Zachary Fardon was on the team of federal prosecutors who secured convictions against former Illinois Republican Gov. George Ryan in 2006. In that case and in others, Fardon gained a reputation as an adept, quick-witted cross-examiner.
All-Star Lawyers To Re-Try 2,400-Year-Old Socrates Case
A pair of former federal prosecutors will be re-trying a 2,400-year-old case, and they won’t just be trying to convict one of the world’s most beloved philosophers, but they’ll be going up against two prominent Chicago attorneys.
Durbin, Kirk Select 4 Former Federal Prosecutors As Finalists To Replace Fitzgerald
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) have sent the White House a list of four finalists to replace former U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald, who stepped down in June, after nearly 11 years as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor.
Chicago’s Top FBI Official Retiring
Robert Grant, special agent-in-charge, will step down Sept. 3. He’s taking a job with the Walt Disney Corporation.
Last Day In Office For U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has reached last day in office, and he is going out in much the same way he has served.
Veteran Prosecutor Gary Shapiro To Take Over As Acting U.S. Attorney
Veteran federal prosecutor Gary S. Shaprio will take over as acting U.S. Attorney when Patrick Fitzgerald steps down at the end of the month.
Robert Blagojevich: Fitzgerald Resigning ‘A Good Day For Civil Liberties’
Robert Blagojevich, who was caught up in the federal investigation that saw his brother Rod Blagojevich sent to prison for 14 years, said U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald’s decision to resign was a good day for justice, claiming Fitzgerald overreached and was unfairly allowed to gather unchecked power.
Fitzgerald: Serving As U.S. Attorney Felt Like ‘A Dream, A Treasure, Or A Gift’
U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald, who is stepping down from his post after nearly 11 years next month, said Thursday that he felt “blessed” to have served as the top prosecutor in northern Illinois.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald To Step Down
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced Wednesday that he will be stepping down at the end of next month.
State Rep. Derrick Smith Arrested On Bribery Charge
A state lawmaker from the West Side was arrested on bribery charges on Tuesday.
Walter’s Perspective: Feds Should Come Clean If They’re After Daley Brother
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson wonder’s if Bill Beavers was serious when the indicted county official said federal prosecutors wanted him to wear a wire to nab John Daley, the former mayor’s brother.
Beavers: Feds Charged Me Because I Wouldn’t Wear A Wire
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted Thursday on allegations he failed to pay income taxes on tens of thousands of dollars of campaign cash that he used for personal reasons, but he claimed the feds targeted him because he refused to wear a wire targeting fellow Commissioner John Daley.
Prosecutors Digging Into Blagojevich’s Finances
Federal prosecutors are digging for data about convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s potential pension income in advance of his sentencing on corruption charges, even though Illinois officials plan to block the disgraced Democrat from getting any state retirement pay.
Walter’s Perspective: Blagojevich And The Politics Of Prosecution
If, as Blagojevich says, the U.S. Attorney has tapes that could save him from conviction and many years in prison, why not let the jury hear them? Walter Jacobson has an idea of the answer.
Kirk: Fitzgerald Should Stay In Chicago
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is needed in Chicago, rather than in Washington running the FBI.
Fitzgerald On Short-List For New FBI Director?
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may be in for a major promotion.
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