Tag: John Daley
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Derrick Smith Using William Beaver’s Defense
Today’s Story: Victor Henderson, the lawyer for accused Illinois State Representative Derrick Smith tells “The Don and Roma Show” on WLS, that the reason federal authorities charged Smith with bribery, was because they wanted him to give up information about possible wrongdoing by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Smith’s long-time political mentor. via WLS…
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Beavers Indictment: Talking When Should be Quiet
Talk about passing the buck: Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, an old-school Chicago politician who likes to call himself “The Hog With the Big Nuts,” has been indicted on federal tax charges. … But Beavers, 77, called the indictment “horse s— I’m not worried about.” He said the feds only indicted him because he refused…