"Fiery closing arguments expose corruption case against Ed Burke"

Federal prosecutors have closed their corruption case against former Chicago City Council member Ed Burke, stating that his secretly recorded comments are "absolutely devastating" to him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker argued that the recordings, which captured Burke's alleged attempts to strong-arm tax business, provide the best evidence of his intent. The prosecutor displayed Burke's words in court, including his infamous "cash register" comment. Burke's defense criticized the prosecution for not calling FBI mole Danny Solis to testify, but ultimately called Solis themselves. Closing arguments have concluded, and the jury will begin deliberations after receiving instructions from the judge.