Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke Convicted on Racketeering, Bribery, and Extortion Charges
A federal jury in Chicago rendered a verdict on Thursday, finding former city alderman Edward Burke guilty on charges of…
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Wells Fargo Caught Charging Customers for Unwanted Auto Insurance
Summary: Auto Loan customers at Wells Fargo were charged for auto insurance despite not asking for it or needing it.…
Attorney Douglas J. Mathis Arrested after 18 Months on the Run
Summary: A Brunswick, Georgia lawyer has finally been arrested after skipping court 18 months ago on charges of theft. After…
Racketeering Trump Tower Resident Moves Back in under House Arrest
Summary: A long-time Trump Tower resident that spent the last five years in prison has moved back into his residence…
Allan Ackerman to Leave Blagojevich Defense Team
Chicago defense attorney Allan Ackerman filed papers in federal court asking permission to withdraw from former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s…
Milberg Partner to Report to Prison After Client Bribery Scandal
Two defendants convicted in the Milberg LLP scandal, former partner Steven Schulman and former client Howard J. Vogel, will report…