After months of silence, the bribery case against Chicago Ald. Ed Burke could be heating up. His lawyers say they’ll file motions this week to suppress the wiretap conversations and dismiss certain counts. But they’re asking to file them under seal.

Prosecutors were able to tap Burke’s cell phone after then-Ald. Danny Solis wore a wire on him. Burke’s attorney’s said they plan to reveal details of the govermment’s 87-page Title III wiretap application in their motion- which is one reason they want the motion sealed.

— Jason Meisner (@jmetr22b) August 18, 2020

Lawyers for indicted Ald. Edward M. Burke ask U.S. District Judge Robert Dow for permission to file documents under seal in his criminal case. They say prosecutors do not object. pic.twitter.com/4otPh77hDv

— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) August 18, 2020