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"He was once a high-powered fundraiser who hosted high-priced galas for politicians in his Wilmette mansion.
These days, though, Antoin "Tony" Rezko is sharing underwear with other inmates while in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, his lawyer said Tuesday.
"It's just disgusting," attorney Joseph Duffy said as he pleaded with a federal judge to release Rezko to home confinement with a special protection team before his public corruption trial begins in two weeks. "It's just a real degrading way for anybody to try to survive."
Rezko is accused of shaking down companies wanting to do business with the state. He was a close adviser and fundraiser to Gov. Blagojevich and a key fundraiser for Sen. (The Savior, Lord) Barack Obama."
Chicago Sun-Times
These days, though, Antoin "Tony" Rezko is sharing underwear with other inmates while in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, his lawyer said Tuesday.
"It's just disgusting," attorney Joseph Duffy said as he pleaded with a federal judge to release Rezko to home confinement with a special protection team before his public corruption trial begins in two weeks. "It's just a real degrading way for anybody to try to survive."
Rezko is accused of shaking down companies wanting to do business with the state. He was a close adviser and fundraiser to Gov. Blagojevich and a key fundraiser for Sen. (The Savior, Lord) Barack Obama."
Chicago Sun-Times