Menendez's Bribery Trial Puts Scrutiny on His Motives and His Marriage
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey faces trial charged with bribery, implicating his wife as a key collaborator in the alleged corruption scheme. [ more ]
Ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial: Trial to resume with testimony on alleged museum shakedown
The corruption trial of former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is set to resume with testimony about his alleged threats to block a fee increase for the Field Museum.
Jurors listened to the first wiretapped recording in the trial, revealing Burke's conversation about a failed police department application.
Burke is facing 14 charges, including racketeering and federal program bribery. [ more ]