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Jon Seidel
@jonseidel
Federal courts reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
News reporter covering the Dirksen Federal Courthouse for the Chicago Sun-Times, author of "Second City Sinners," and Ball State University alum.
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Illinois Assault Weapons ban in Federal Court
Federal appeals court considering #Illinois assault weapons ban questions 'popularity contest' for guns. #Chicago Sun-Times story on today's oral arguments in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, five days ahead of the anniversary of the Highland Park shooting: Biden's nominee for Chicago U.S. attorney
“Somebody who has a deep appreciation for the significant responsibility that prosecutors have.” Former colleagues discuss April Perry, who is on track to become the first woman to serve as Chicago's top federal prosecutor. #Chicago Sun-Times story w/ Lynn Sweet: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Madigan's ex-chief of staff wants judge to block feds from playing roughly 100 recordings at his upcoming perjury trial in #Chicago 's federal court. Filings also reveal the FBI tried to convince Tim Mapes to be a "confidential witness." #Chicago Sun-Times story: Proud Boy member from Illinois sentenced
#BREAKING James Robert Elliott, an ex-Proud Boy from Aurora, #Illinois , has been sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for his assault on officers during the 1/6/21 U.S. Capitol attack, feds say. It's the harshest penalty yet for an Illinoisan charged in the riot. #Chicago Sun Chicago Corruption on Trial
Thanks to WBEZ Chicago for having me on to discuss the bribery trial of James Weiss. Chicago jury hands down guilty verdict in another political corruption trial: Heather Mack pleads guilty
Heather Mack's sentencing later this year for plotting her mother's death could end with her walking free. Or, she could wind up serving another 20 years behind bars. More likely, it'll be something in between. #Chicago Sun-Times story on Mack's guilty plea: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Politically connected businessman James T. Weiss is convicted by a federal jury of bribing two #Illinois lawmakers. It's the second verdict to address a bribery scheme at the state Capitol in less than two months. UPDATED #Chicago Sun-Times story: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Businessman accused of bribing #Illinois lawmakers was ‘getting bang for his buck,’ prosecutor says with case poised to go to jury. #Chicago Sun-Times story: Chicago Corruption on Trial
The corruption trials at #Chicago ’s federal courthouse this year have so far revolved only around state politics. That changed Tuesday, when #Chicago City Hall took center stage in the bribery trial of James Weiss. Chicago Sun-Times story: Chicago Corruption on Trial
‘This looks like a bribe.’ FBI agent testifies about confronting businessman James Weiss near Maywood park as corruption trial continues. #Chicago Sun-Times story: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Years after denying his role in the downfall of #Illinois Rep. Luis Arroyo, Terry Link found himself sitting on the witness stand in #Chicago 's Dirksen Federal Courthouse. #Chicago Sun-Times story on the first day of testimony from the star witness in the bribery trial of James W Chicago Corruption on Trial
Bribery trial begins for #Chicago businessman James Weiss, whose attorneys seem to be making the most of the absence of a crucial witness: former #Illinois Rep. Luis Arroyo. Story from the Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Corruption on Trial
What are sweepstakes machines? The gambling devices at the center of Chicago's latest public corruption trial. From the #Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Yet another public corruption trial is set to begin Monday at #Chicago 's federal courthouse. This time, the defendant is a businessman charged in the same bribery scheme that brought down former #Illinois Rep. Luis Arroyo. #Chicago Sun-Times story: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Convicted ComEd CEO's attorney warns judge there's a “significant chance" the ComEd bribery case will have to be tried again. But judge won't let defense attorneys contact jurors. From the #Chicago Sun-Times: 'Goonie Boss' trial begins in Chicago
Trial begins for 3 members of #Chicago 's Goonie Boss street gang, including Romeo “O-Dog” Blackman. The feds say he “murdered his way to the top,” and offered someone $25K to kill a witness. Story from #Chicago Sun-Times: Legal battle over Illinois assault weapons ban
#Illinois assault weapons ban back in effect for now after ruling by federal appeals judge in #Chicago . Story w/ Tina Sfondeles from the Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Federal jury convicts all four defendants in ComEd bribery trial — and fires a warning shot at former #Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Story from the #Chicago Sun-Times: Federal judge blocks enforcement of Illinois' months-old assault-weapons ban. #Chicago Sun-Times report: Chicago Corruption on Trial
Federal jury begins deliberating ComEd bribery case after prosecutors call four defendants 'grand masters of corruption.' #Chicago Sun-Times story w/ Tina Sfondeles: