Illinois senator avoids retrial in bribery case with deferred prosecution deal
An Illinois state senator has avoided a retrial after a judge approved a deferred prosecution deal. Sen. Emil Jones III, a Democrat from Chicago, faced bribery charges that led to a mistrial last year. The agreement now settles the case without a conviction. The legal battle began when prosecutors, led by Joel Schwartz, brought three bribery-related counts against Jones. In April of last year, a jury failed to reach a verdict on any of the charges, resulting in a mistrial. U.S. District Court Judge Andrea Wood has now signed off on a one-year deferred prosecution agreement. Under its terms, the senator must admit to certain facts tied to the allegations. If he complies, the case will be dismissed, allowing him to avoid a formal conviction. The deal brings an end to a prolonged legal dispute. Jones will not face another trial unless he violates the agreement's conditions. The outcome means the bribery case will not proceed to a second jury.
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