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Jurors convict Burge of perjury, obstruction
Chicago Sun-Times

He is now one of them.

The type of men he boasted about taking off the streets. Some he even called "human garbage."

Jon Burge -- a former Chicago Police lieutenant and decorated Vietnam War veteran -- is a convicted felon.

"This is a long, long time coming, but there's finally been an official recognition of this sordid episode of Chicago history," said Rob Warden of Northwestern University's Innocence Project.

Warden was referring to the millions of dollars in lawsuits and wrongful convictions that tarnished Burge but that did not prevent him from living a relatively comfortable life in Apollo Beach, Fla.

"Justice was delayed, but, ultimately, not denied," Warden said.

Burge, 62, showed no emotion, his hands folded, when a federal jury found him guilty Monday afternoon of lying under oath about torturing African-American criminal suspects at the Area 2 police headquarters. The perjury was part of a 2003 civil lawsuit filed by former Death Row inmate Madison Hobley. Burge was found guilty of two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of perjury and could face up to 45 years in prison when he sentenced in November.

Author:	Moby Grape [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:24 pm ]
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Quote: Jurors convict Burge of perjury, obstruction Chicago Sun-Times He is now one of them. The type of men he boasted about taking off the streets. Some he even called "human garbage." Jon Burge -- a former Chicago Police lieutenant and decorated Vietnam War veteran -- is a convicted felon. "This is a long, long time coming, but there's finally been an official recognition of this sordid episode of Chicago history," said Rob Warden of Northwestern University's Innocence Project. Warden was referring to the millions of dollars in lawsuits and wrongful convictions that tarnished Burge but that did not prevent him from living a relatively comfortable life in Apollo Beach, Fla. "Justice was delayed, but, ultimately, not denied," Warden said. Burge, 62, showed no emotion, his hands folded, when a federal jury found him guilty Monday afternoon of lying under oath about torturing African-American criminal suspects at the Area 2 police headquarters. The perjury was part of a 2003 civil lawsuit filed by former Death Row inmate Madison Hobley. Burge was found guilty of two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of perjury and could face up to 45 years in prison when he sentenced in November. more ghetto lotto winners...and ruined the reputation of a good cop. meanwhile 60 people were shot last weekend in this dump and they rejoice over this. now maybe Fitzgerald can go after some Chicago politicians....nah ain't gonna happen

Author:	freetime [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:47 pm ]
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I'm surprised at you. I thought you loved this country. Part of what makes this a great country is our legal system, which was subverted by Burge. You can no longer say he is "a good cop." He's a torturer, worthy of the worst 3rd world hellhole. He took it upon himself to torture suspects, condemning some of them to death at HIS discretion. Well the shoe is on the other foot now and instead of enjoying his fat pension down in Florida, he has to pay for his misdeeds. Good. He deserves it.

Author:	Moby Grape [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:06 pm ]
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yeah? What are the odds his old boss Daley was aware of his torture methods back when Daley was states attorney.

Author:	freetime [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:25 pm ]
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Moby Grape wrote: yeah? What are the odds his old boss Daley was aware of his torture methods back when Daley was states attorney. I have no idea. Whether he did or not, it was wrong.

Author:	Moby Grape [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:31 pm ]
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You can take the word of low life criminals over a veteran cop and Vietnam veteran if you want. I know several retired Chicago cops from the 70's who had to put up with these animals on a daily basis and it wasn't pretty watching fellow cops go down at the hands of this scum. You go do it FREE, it if you think it's so easy.

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Author:	freetime [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:42 pm ]
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I'm not saying it's easy. I don't want that job, ever. If the cops don't want the job, no ones forces them to take it. But if we are not going to operate within the rule of law, we should just get rid of all the police and courts and save a hell of a lot of money. Let everyone run wild, it doesn't matter. Burge got his day in court, he wasn't tortured. He was found guilty. Deal with it. He was a bad cop, and dishonest about it.

Author:	Moby Grape [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:48 pm ]
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freetime wrote: He was found guilty. He was found guilty by White guilt and NOT facts is what happened...I listened to that foreman yesterday. what a joke. this was all a political charade for the upcoming elections. I guarantee you will see all these hypocrites standing on Burges badge come campaign time

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