City Changes Mind About Daley Testifying in Bribe Case

By Prescott Carlson in News on Mar 2, 2010 4:40PM

Just days after chief City Hall attorney Mara Georges said Mayor Daley would testify in the bribery case of Calvin Boender if a judge deemed his testimony relevant, the city has filed a motion to block Daley from taking the stand. Boender's attorney had subpoenaed Daley along with 10 aldermen for his trial that is scheduled to start next week -- he's accused of bribing former alderman Isaac "Ike" Carothers with home improvements in exchange for help with a zoning change. Calling the subpoena a "fishing expedition," the motion also said that "there is no indication that Mayor Daley has personal knowledge of the alleged interactions between defendant and Mr. Carothers — which are the essence of the crime charged here."