Shakedown Scandal: Alderman Ed Burke Charged
Burke is being charged with extortion for allegedly trying to shake down a restaurant chain owner to force that owner to hire Burke's law firm on property tax matters.
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Burke is being charged with extortion for allegedly trying to shake down a restaurant chain owner to force that owner to hire Burke's law firm on property tax matters.
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