Former longtime Chicago Alderman Arenda Troutman has become the 27th Chicago alderman to be convicted on corruption charges since 1972. Troutman pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud and tax fraud last Wednesday before US District Judge Ruben Castillo, admitting that she regularly solicited bribes from developers wanting to do business in her ward. Troutman was indicted last year on 13 counts including extortion, bribery, mail fraud and tax evasion. She maintained her innocence despite being caught on tape by the FBI asking a developer’s agent “What do I get out of it?” and saying “Most aldermen, most politicians are hos.” She was trounced in her reelection bid last Novermber after the charges were made public. Judge Castillo scheduled her sentencing for December 3 (Chicago Tribune).
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