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Judge orders uncooperative former state lawmaker to bring glasses to court - Illinois - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – Former Illinois State Rep. Eddie Acevedo's testimony in a high-profile corruption case got off to a bumpy start Monday with a contempt warning from the judge. Judge John Robert Blakey told Acevedo that if he forgets to bring his glasses to court again Tuesday, he could be held in contempt. His […]

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