Cop: I paid judge for search warrant - Wonder how often this happens?

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/1288402,cop-paid-judge-warrant-111908.article

Cop: I paid judge for search warrant

November 20, 2008

BY FRANK MAIN Crime Reporter

A crooked former Chicago cop testified Wednesday that he paid a judge in connection with a search warrant.

Richard Doroniuk, who has pleaded guilty to robbing drug dealers, is a government witness at his former partner's trial in federal court. He faces more than 20 years in prison, but is hoping for a lesser sentence for his cooperation.

Doroniuk testified he and partner Mahmoud "Mike" Shamah stole money and drugs from suspected dope dealers in 2005 and 2006 while they were tactical officers in the Morgan Park District.

While discussing the search warrants that the officers obtained, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina Egan asked Doroniuk if he ever gave money to a judge.

"He asked for it," Doroniuk said, adding that he paid the judge. Doroniuk did not elaborate on why he paid the unnamed judge.

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1. It probably makes those smaller villages where the cop lives

next door to the judge seem even more concerning. You know sharing barbaque and coffee, maybe notes to a case? Good grief. The law is just a bunch of paper work that may or may not be used.

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2. kicking for visibility n/t

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3. It is Why I Think We Need more Government Oversight rather Than ..

the government spying on you and me.