Judge Assigned to Dennis Hastert’s Sex Payments Cover-Up Case Contributed to his Campaigns
Judge Durkin is the brother of Jim Durkin, the current Republican leader of the Illinois House. Despite the potential conflicts of interest, there has been no indication that Durkin will step down or be removed from the case. One expert said Durkin might bring up the contributions in court and ask if either side has an objection. “He could ask if anyone has a problem with that. Certainly, the government won’t have a problem with that,” said law professor Stephen Gillers.
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Judge Durkin is the brother of Jim Durkin, the current Republican leader of the Illinois House. Despite the potential conflicts of interest, there has been no indication that Durkin will step down or be removed from the case. One expert said Durkin might bring up the contributions in court and ask if either side has an objection. “He could ask if anyone has a problem with that. Certainly, the government won’t have a problem with that,” said law professor Stephen Gillers.
http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/judge-assigned-to-dennis-hasterts-sex-payments-cover-up-case-contributed-to-his-campaigns-150603?news=856630