State Senator Emil Jones III to enter plea on bribery charges; Gov. Pritzker calls for resignation

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois state Senator Emil Jones III is about to be arraigned Friday on bribery fees.

Governor JB Pritzker known as on Jones III to resign from workplace Thursday.

Jones is accused of taking $5,000 from a pink mild digital camera firm in alternate for voting towards laws that will require site visitors research for the digital camera methods.

Jones was additionally charged with bribery and mendacity to the FBI.

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The Far South Aspect state senator has given up his Senate management posts, however nonetheless stays on the November poll and is operating unopposed.

Gov. Pritzker demanded he resign instantly, saying it might ship a transparent message to Illinois residents that, “corruption and abuse haven’t any place right here.”

His assertion additional states, “Integrity is crucial to public service, and corruption for private acquire and abuse in personal or public is unacceptable. Illinoisans should have elected leaders who’re targeted on representing them – not on holding workplace when dealing with critical and credible fees.”

The arraignment listening to is scheduled at midday.