Another corrupt Democrat from Chicago? Who ever would have imagined that? But this one’s not just any Democrat. He’s a Chicago alderman (city councilman) and Executive Vice- Chairman of the Cook County Democratic party.
Alderman Ike Carothers was indicted on 11 counts of fraud and bribery on Thursday. The Feds say he supported the rezoning of a large piece of land in return for $40,000 in home improvements, meals and tickets to sports events.
“Using public office to obtain personal financial benefits violates the public trust and we will continue to vigilantly investigate and prosecute both corrupt public officials and businessmen who see to profit by corruption them,” said U.S. District Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald.
Scooter Libby has absolutely nothing to do with this case, but is reportedly worried that Fitzgerald will indict him again just because the overly-zealous prosecutor had so darn much fun sending an innocent man to jail in the Valerie Plame case.
Source: Associated Press
