2 Chicago Aldermen Indicted
Associated Press
CHICAGO —
Two aldermen, a county investigator and four other people were indicted today on corruption charges stemming from an FBI investigation that used a high-rolling “mole” to buy influence in the awarding of city contracts.
U.S. Atty. Anton Valukas said the charges included racketeering, mail fraud, extortion, federal income tax violations and federal firearms violations. Valukas said the investigation, known as Operation Incubator, was continuing.
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