Ex-head Of Chicago Schools Pleads Guilty In Kickbacks Scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — The former conduct of a nation’s 3rd largest propagandize district has pleaded guilty to a rascal assign in an purported intrigue to drive $23 million in no-bid contracts to preparation firms for $2.3 million in bribes and kickbacks.
Barbara Byrd-Bennett entered her guilty defence Tuesday in sovereign court.
The 66-year-old faced 20 rascal counts, any with a limit 20-year jail term. But underneath a defence agreement, she pleaded guilty to one rascal count. All others will be dismissed.
Federal prosecutors are seeking a judgment of 7 1/2 years in jail for a former Chicago Public Schools CEO. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang will judgment her during a after date.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel hired Byrd-Bennett as CEO in 2012. She quiescent progressing this year. Two preparation association executives were also indicted.