U.S. Chief District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer just gave prosecutors another month to indict Luis Arroyo. New deadline is Feb. 20. pic.twitter.com/jXzxyRMrpx
Just in: Citing an ongoing grand jury probe, federal prosecutors have been granted an extension to the deadline to indict former Illinois state Rep. Luis Arroyo in a bribery case that ended his career. The specific reasons for the request were filed under seal. New date: Feb. 20.
When the Feds finally open the curtain on this and we learn how big, how wide, how deep… and how it might’ve started… this is going to be one heck of a probe, making Greylord, Safe Roads, make them look small, possibly with a hint of Family Secrets intrigue for good measure.
Delaying indictments is not uncommon in a large investigation. It could be because Arroyo or someone else is cooperating and providing information that affects how Arroyo will be charged. Or it could just be they have a lot of information obtained by search warrants, and the agents are still working through it.
I’ve been saying that this could be bigger than Greylord and Gambat. It certainly has the potential. But, we’ll have to wait and see. In fairness to everyone, it isn’t until there’s actual indictments on several people.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 6:23 pm:
When the Feds finally open the curtain on this and we learn how big, how wide, how deep… and how it might’ve started… this is going to be one heck of a probe, making Greylord, Safe Roads, make them look small, possibly with a hint of Family Secrets intrigue for good measure.
Whew.
- Just Me - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 7:34 pm:
They’re not done squeezing him for info.
- Fav Human - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 8:01 pm:
Does this mean:
1) He’s cooperating to get a better deal?
2) They learned more, and so want to charge more, so that he might do #1??
- Lincoln Lad - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 8:03 pm:
This sounds like he’s cooperating to try and help himself…for sure.
- proudstatetrooper - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 8:19 pm:
I’ve got a stone in my shoe
- Ok Boomer - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 8:45 pm:
So, does that mean the indictments others are expecting tomorrow will likewise be delayed?
- SaulGoodman - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 8:51 pm:
**So, does that mean the indictments others are expecting tomorrow will likewise be delayed?**
I mean, there have been about 27 different days where indictments were expected that have not materialized, so…
- sumamee - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 9:13 pm:
Didn’t they delay Alderman Edward Burke indictment too?
- Keyrock - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 9:35 pm:
Delaying indictments is not uncommon in a large investigation. It could be because Arroyo or someone else is cooperating and providing information that affects how Arroyo will be charged. Or it could just be they have a lot of information obtained by search warrants, and the agents are still working through it.
- Steve - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 9:36 pm:
I’ve been saying that this could be bigger than Greylord and Gambat. It certainly has the potential. But, we’ll have to wait and see. In fairness to everyone, it isn’t until there’s actual indictments on several people.
- Telly - Thursday, Jan 16, 20 @ 10:22 pm:
That means still no confirmation on Terry Link. Guess he’ll vote in the senate prez race.
- Amber Ale - Friday, Jan 17, 20 @ 12:10 pm:
Prosecutors were confused when he told them “No way I ain’t not no guilty”. No wonder they needed more time.