Attorneys for former Chicago police commander Jon Burge have asked a judge to move his obstruction of justice and perjury trial out of the city because of what they say is prejudicial news coverage.
Attorneys for former Chicago police commander Jon Burge have asked a judge to move his obstruction of justice and perjury trial out of the city because of what they say is prejudicial news coverage. In an change-of-venue motion filed earlier this week, Burge’s attorneys cite hundreds of stories published between 1986 and March 2009 that mention his name. They say those articles portray Burge as the "poster boy for police torture." Prosecutors say Burge lied under oath five years ago when he denied torturing Black suspects into confession during the 1970s and 1980s. Burge’s lawyers say the stories mean he can’t get a fair trial in Chicago. The 61-year-old’s trial is set to begin Oct. 29. He has pleaded not guilty. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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