How many of you remember Aaron Patterson? He was one of the infamous "Death Row 10" who spent 13 years on Illinois' Death Row for a murder he insisted cops, led by former commander Jon Burge, framed him for? Four years ago, in his final official acts, former Governor George Ryan pardoned Patterson and three others while commuting the sentences of all other Death Row inmates to life in prison. After his release and pardon,... more ›

After jury drama during deliberations and after the guilty verdict in the George Ryan corruption trial, Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer has finally said enough is enough and concluded her investigation into jury misconduct and denied the defense motion to declare a mistrial. more ›

First two jurors were kicked off the George Ryan case for lying on their pretrial questionnaires. Then, after the guilty verdict came down, we find out that four other jurors were less than honest on the questionnaires, but were allowed to remain on the case. As you might expect, the defense is all over this. more ›

Last week we learned that the jurors in the George Ryan corruption trial were not getting along. more ›

The members of the jury in the George Ryan corruption trial apparently aren’t getting along very well. After over seven days of deliberations, Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer gave each member of the jury a letter telling them to treat each other with “dignity and respect” and to keep all discussions of the case private. more ›

The George Ryan trial is in recess until after the New Year, but let’s take a look at some of the most interesting recent developments so you can discuss them all with your family and friends over the holidays: more ›

First there was Superman, then supermodels, and in recent years, superlawyers. Case in point: Winston & Strawn attorney, Dan Webb. more ›