"Power, Greed, and Corruption: The Ed Burke Trial Unveiled"

In the closing arguments of the corruption trial against former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, prosecutors portrayed him as a powerful and corrupt politician who used his position to extort money and benefits. Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur detailed the 19 counts of the indictment, which included allegations of using his City Hall power to secure business for his private law firm and retaliating against officials who didn't give a paid internship to a City Council ally's daughter. The trial has shed light on the inner workings of Chicago politics, and the jury is expected to receive the case by the end of the week.