Chicago Businessman's Brother to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case Tied to Mob
Joseph Weiss, linked to a sweeping political and mob corruption scandal, will admit to lying to federal investigators about his brother's connections to a notorious mob hitman.
- Joseph Weiss, 43, will enter a guilty plea for obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents, with a hearing set for May 20.
- The case highlights deep-seated corruption involving political figures and the Chicago Outfit, a notorious criminal organization.
- Weiss denied knowing mob enforcer Frank 'The German' Schweihs, despite evidence of close ties between Schweihs and his brother's business.
- The plea deal follows extensive federal investigations into bribery and corruption surrounding sweepstakes gaming machines.
- This case adds another layer to Chicago's history of intertwined political and mob activities, affecting both public trust and legal systems.
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