Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption
CHICAGO -- Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday after being convicted of racketeering and bribery.U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall announced the sentence Monday afternoon. She also imposed a $2 million fine, and one year of supervised release after Burke serves his sentence. Burke is due to report to prison on Sept. 23.Before announcing the sentence, Burke looked up very intently as Judge Kendall spoke about her reasoning for the sentence.
The defense added that former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said he could never imagine writing a letter for any person convicted of a crime—but he did so for Burke. Burke also addressed the court himself, saying he was blessed to have a large family and wonderful friends, and he regrets the pain and sorrow he has caused. He asked the judge for mercy and compassion. 'I have been blessed to have a wonderful family and friends… a great career, and I'm sorry to see it end like this.
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