Ryan aide may seek change of venue in racketeering case
Defense lawyer may move the trial of Gov. George Ryan’s former aide Scott Fawell to Milwaukee due to pretrial publicity. Judge Pallmayer denied delaying the Jan 8 start. Prosecutors say prostitutes tied to Costa Rican trips could be used as evidence. rulings pending after sealed report review.
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Governor weighs death row clemency ahead of term end
Illinois Governor George Ryan, facing 142 death row clemency requests and two high profile inmate petitions for pardons, will decide before leaving office in January. Spokesman says he aims to prevent injustices while not releasing killers, with a Cruz case decision expected in mid December.
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