In 90’s, Burris Sought Death Penalty for Innocent Man

While state attorney general in 1992, Burris aggressively sought the death penalty for Rolando Cruz, who twice was convicted of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. The crime took place in 1983.

But by 1992, another man had confessed to the crime, and Burris’ own deputy attorney general was pleading with Burris to drop the case, then on appeal before the Illinois Supreme Court.

Burris refused. He ... Full Story »

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by Jack Dinkmeyer - Jan. 2, 2009

Good journalism. And it’s obviously accurate journalism because no one in his or her right mind could make this stuff up. Using this excellent article as a basis, criminal procedures ought to be immediately initiated against Burris.

Let’s see if I understand this: Blago’s choice to fill Obama’s Senate term—former Attorney General of Illinois Burris—continued his ... More »

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by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 1, 2009

The ethical misconduct of Burris is reported clearly, with strong opinions from multiple deeply involved sources.

The ethics of the man potentially appointed to the senate reflect negatively upon the now politically pornographic image of Blago.

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by Kenneth Sibbett - Jan. 1, 2009

A well thought out story about someone who would kill a man in order to advance his career. Thank God for people like D.A. Mary Kennedy who saved this man's life (he still had to do eleven & a half years). He should burn in hell.

Blago really takes the cake. He refuses to resign yet appoints to the Senate a man that discussed the state of Illinois.Not only should he not be ... More »

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by Fabrice Florin - Jan. 1, 2009
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by David Dresser - Jan. 5, 2009

This piece is the material we need to evaluate Burris and others like him. Of course, this kind of injustice happens often enough and is under-reported in most media. The article is important beyond the selection of Burris.

Guantanamo is not the only place we incarcerate people with little or no justice.

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by Karen Schmitt - Jan. 1, 2009
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by Mika Cooper - Jan. 5, 2009

Burris is every bit as transparently ambitious and self-regarding as Blagojevich, if not more so. The gaudy monument Burris built for himself at his ... More »

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