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2010-08-19 -Lurid Crime Tales-

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Posted by mom 2010-08-19 09:40|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Duh...they have him on tape demanding a $100,000 campaign contribution in exchange for favorable Race Track legislation. The mere "idle talk" defense would be a impossible sell for someone with a sense of right and wrong. Corrupt governments are non-governments.

Posted by Thusolet Prince of the French2994 2010-08-19 17:55|| 2010-08-19 17:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Follow the money. Either this juror's family has been threatened, or they are being paid off handsomely. Given that this is Chicago, either is a distinct possibility.

Posted by A Very Reasonable man 2010-08-19 18:39|| 2010-08-19 18:39|| Front Page Top

#3 Occam would follow the money.

Posted by lex 2010-08-19 20:51|| 2010-08-19 20:51|| Front Page Top

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