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Judge Declares Mistrial in Sen. Jones' Bribery Case

4/25/2025

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A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the bribery case against Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous decision on three charges. The senator is accused of accepting a $5,000 bribe from red-light camera executive Omar Maani for legislative backing. Prosecutors are contemplating a retrial.

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A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the bribery case against Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous decision on three charges. The senator is accused of accepting a $5,000 bribe from red-light camera executive Omar Maani for legislative backing. Prosecutors are contemplating a retrial.