Victims may be given opportunity to speak at Burke sentencing

Victims given opportunity to speak at Burke sentencing

There are new developments in the former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke corruption case.

CHICAGO - There are new developments in the former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke corruption case.

The court said Friday it has received a number of calls from people who want to speak at Burke's sentencing.

His sentencing is set for June 24th, although Burke's attorneys are trying to have it delayed.

Burke — the longest serving City Council member in Chicago’s history — was found guilty of several felonies in December 2023.

He was facing 14 counts and was found guilty on 13 of them, which included: racketeering; corruptly soliciting, demanding, accepting, or agreeing to accept things of value; using an interstate facility to promote unlawful activity; and attempted extortion.

The corruption schemes occurred in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Victims of a crime are allowed to give statements at a sentencing.

The court is urging anyone who thinks they are a victim of a crime in the Burke case to contact the U.S. Attorney.

Prosecutors have asked for a 10-year prison sentence for Burke.