- Rather than face a fast-approaching tax evasion trial in federal court, former Chicago Ald. Edward R. Vrdolyak is apparently set to plead guilty at a hearing later this week that would end with his second criminal conviction.
But the details surrounding his plea — and whether it will reveal an explanation for how Vrdolyak got a cut of Illinois’ massive tobacco settlement — are still unknown.
The so-called “change of plea” hearing has been set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday before U.S. District Judge Robert Dow. An entry on the court docket said the hearing was set “at the request and by agreement of the parties.”
For being considered a pretty smart guy at one time, Fast Eddie sure seems to be a slow learner where federal law is concerned.
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