Edward R. Vrdolyak’s attorneys are asking a judge to toss the criminal case against him. | Sun-Times file photo Eddie Vrdolyak says the federal indictment hanging over his head should be tossed in part because of the lost memories of people who could testify in his favor — including former Attorney General Jim Ryan.
Facing trial in about three months, the former Chicago alderman and political powerhouse filed a flurry of motions late Tuesday night. In one, defense lawyer Barry Spevack complained the charges against Vrdolyak are two decades old.
“In the delay at least one critical witness had passed away […]
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