UPDATE: Sun-Times Reports Rezko in Intense Discussions With Lawmen
Sun-Times Reporting
CHICAGO -- Just weeks before he is to be sentenced, political fund-raiser Tony Rezko is in the midst of intense discussions with federal investigators, sources close to the investigation confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times.
There's no question federal authorities are interested in Rezko, a former top adviser and fund-raiser to Gov. Blagojevich, as a federal witness. But one source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, warned it's too early to call the discussions full-fledged cooperation.
Already, however, Rezko has provided information to the feds, who are vetting it, sources said.
The Sun-Times first reported the likelihood of Rezko's cooperation a month ago, after accounts from sources who saw him being taken to the federal courthouse from the Metropolitan Correctional Center. He had no court appearances then.
One source told the Sun-Times for an Aug. 28 article that Rezko was twice seen inside the U.S. attorney's office after his conviction. Rezko's lawyer Joseph Duffy called that contention "bogus."
The implications of Rezko's cooperation are innumerable. Rezko's lawyers could not be reached for comment Friday.
But a source with knowledge of the investigation into the governor and into his wife, Patti Blagojevich's real estate dealings, say the probe is going "at top speed."
Copyright 2008 STNG Wire, The Chicago Sun-Times. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
MarketWatch Media Columnist, Jon Friedman joins Sherman and Kris during the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss the big business of tiny bikinis for Sports Illustrated.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Covers '55-'10
A witness at Drew Peterson's hearsay hearing contends he was asked to kill the former Bolingbrook police sergeant's third wife but he turned the offer down.
WBBM-AM 780 has been the consistent all news radio voice in Chicagoland for over 35 years and is now streaming online for free. Listen online to Chicago news as it happens around the clock, along with Chicago traffic, Chicago weather, Chicago sports and Chicago business. Subscribe to WBBM's free podcasts for additional Chicago business and Chicago community reports and listen to Chicago news on demand. WBBM news radio is also the home for Chicago Bears, Chicago Auto Show and Chicago Air & Water Show. www.wbbm780.com
E-Mail Story
Print Story
