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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jon Seidel

Ed Burke trial paused for a week after lawyer tests positive for COVID-19

Flanked by attorneys and supporters, former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) waves to reporters and photographers as he walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Opening statements in the corruption trial of ex-Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke have been delayed a week after an attorney in the case tested positive for COVID-19.

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall said two other lawyers in the case also aren’t feeling well. As a result, she said she’d have to put the trial on hold until Nov. 16.

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