State Sen. Emil Jones III heads to trial on bribery charges

Jury empaneled in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III

After two lengthy days of questioning, a jury has been selected in the bribery trial of Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, who is accused of conspiring to accept $5,000 and other perks from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for his help with legislation in Springfield. The jury of five men and seven women, as well as two alternates, was finalized shortly before 6 pm. Tuesday following the questioning of 45 potential jurors and …

State Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial set to begin 2 ½ years after indictment

The federal bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III is set to begin Monday with jury selection. Jones is alleged to have accepted bribes from a red-light camera company executive.

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'His day in court': State Sen. Emil Jones III finally heading to trial on 2022 bribery charges

When word surfaced in February that prosecutors might be in plea talks with state Sen. Emil Jones III, it seemed the longtime legislator might follow the lead of so many colleagues who faced federal criminal charges.Resign from the Legislature, plead guilty and avoid trial.But no deal surfaced. Both sides kept preparing for a jury. And Jones defense attorney Victor Henderson rejected the idea that the Democratic lawmaker might plead guilty. Hend…

State Sen. Emil Jones III heads to trial on bribery charges

Jones was made a state senator in 2008 in a classic Illinois way, on a path paved by his powerful father.

Anointed by powerful father, state Sen. Emil Jones III heads to trial on bribery charges – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating having his son replace him, goes on trial Monday on bribery charges alleging he agreed to help a red-light camera company alter legislation in exchange for $5,000 and a job for his legislative intern.