Only Judge Convicted of Fixing a Murder Trial Dies:Chicago Mob Controlled Cook County Judge Maloney

The Chicago Tribune reports on the only judge ever convicted of fixing a murder trial in U.S. history:

Thomas J. Maloney had a reputation as a judge who was tough on both criminals and lawyers during his 13 years on the Cook County bench.

That reputation was shattered after his indictment and conviction for taking money to fix murder cases.

Judge Maloney started his career as a good loyal Chicago Democratic Party operative ringing door bells in get out the vote drives.He graduated to taking orders from this high ranking "made member" of the Chicago Mob.