State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company, lying to FBI

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The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.

Jones is the son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. He was first elected to his seat in 2009.

Jones' father, now retired, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon:"The charges brought against my son, Emil Jones III, do not reflect the man he is. Everyone knows he is an honest, hardworking legislator.Illinois Senate President Don Harmon issued the following statement:"I have asked for and expect to receive Senator Jones' resignation from his leadership post and committee chairmanship.

"These are grave allegations. Members of the Senate and all public officials need to hold themselves to a high ethical standard for the public to have trust and faith in our work."

 

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What a foolish guy and desperate if he wants to shake down a business

These guys aren't use to any kind of honest oversight.

Daddy never got caught. come on son

Arrest him and prosecute to the highest extent of the law

Corruption in Illinois? Especially these days? Shocking.

Race card pass

oh sh*t. this is a big deal..

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