Corruption
Months Later, Still No Resolution On Cahill Retrial
Two months after a judge declared a mistrial in a corruption case against former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill, prosecutors and Cahill’s lawyers have not reached an agreement on resolving the case short of another trial.
Sal DiMasi Appeals Corruption Conviction
An attorney for former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has asked a federal appeals court to overturn DiMasi’s corruption conviction.
Perspective
As we approach the end of a tumultuous calendar year, I’m thankful.
Prosecutors Finish Case Against Ex-Mass. Treasurer
Former Treasurer Tim Cahill is expected to take the stand in his own defense as early as Thursday.
Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama’s Reelection In Chicago
It’s almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who’s winning in Chicago.
Opening Statements Begin In Tim Cahill Corruption Trial
A prosecutor has described former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill as someone who schemed to “reach into the pocket” of the state lottery to boost his sagging 2010 gubernatorial campaign.
Tim Cahill Heads To Trial In Lottery Corruption Case
Cahill is accused of airing taxpayer-funded ads for the state lottery as a means of promoting his 2010 independent campaign for governor.
Cahill Seeks To Dismiss Charges In Corruption Case
A hearing on a motion to dismiss public corruption charges against former Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill has been postponed.
Former Speaker DiMasi Stripped Of Pension
The Massachusetts Retirement Board has revoked former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi’s $60,142 annual state pension.
Edwards Not Guilty On 1 Count; Mistrial Declared On Other 5 Counts
After 9 days of deliberation, a jury has found John Edwards not guilty on one of six charges of campaign finance corruption brought against him.
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