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* I forgot to get to this Jon Seidel story yesterday…

New criminal charges related to the bribery case against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo are expected “in the near future,” lawyers told a federal judge Tuesday.

That brief disclosure appeared in a one-page status report filed jointly by prosecutors and Arroyo’s defense attorney. Chicago’s federal court is trying to get back to business after months of delays during the coronavirus pandemic, and U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger asked for the report earlier this month.

The report offers no hint at who might be charged — or what accusations might be made. But the lawyers told the judge they hoped for a status hearing around August 10.

“The parties anticipate that additional, related charges will be brought in the near future and request a status hearing on or after August 10, 2020, with defendant’s presence waived,” it said.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 9:26 am

Comments

This far into the game, the new charges are either a sign of a plea deal with Arroyo to specific offenses or an indication that other players are about to get zapped, and Arroyo is cooperating.

Technically, both of those options predict that he is cooperating.

Comment by Chambananon Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 9:30 am
I read it to mean more charges, but not against Arroyo. Uncomfortable time to be Arroyo-adjacent.

Comment by Universal DH Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 9:52 am
IRN busy trying to tie this to Madigan.

Calls will be forwarded to voicemail.

Comment by efudd Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 9:58 am
OK there are 3 different theories. Maybe the prosecutors were worried the judge would toss the case with a promise of more? It does give media a chance to recycle the old stuff and charge the customers.

Comment by Annonin Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 10:22 am
I wish I could be there when Arroyo is sentenced, and then remind him of all the disgusting meetings I had with him where he kept asking me to hire his friends and relatives. There is also the time I had to take him to dinner and he ordered 2 meals, one to eat then and another to take home. Happy to see him finally get his, same with Sandoval who wasn’t much better.

Comment by Just Me 2 Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 10:47 am
Just Me 2,
Thanks for the insights you offered on Arroyo.

Comment by Back to the Future Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:10 pm
Looks like the feds jackpot is increasing. Luis needs to preach a sermon of redemption.

Comment by Anon Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:25 pm
Louie Arroyo was routinely thought of as one of the least intelligent Legislator’s in the building.

His annual attempt at articulating the minimal General Services budget that was thrown his way was a combination comedy/tragedy.

The ordering two meals, one to go, goes way, way beyond just Louie the Confused. Certain members are legendary in relation to that audacity.

Comment by Upon Further Review Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:59 pm
What makes IRN think they can tie this to Madigan?

Comment by Mama Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 5:07 pm
Luis did his job and voted as he was instructed. It was his ambition that got him into trouble.

Comment by Anon Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 6:35 pm