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A mistrial was declared today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, who was accused of bribing a powerful state lawmaker’s ally in order to obtain legislation favorable to AT&T’s business.
“The jury report they have reached an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict. For the reasons stated on the record, the court declares a mistrial,” US District Judge Robert Gettleman wrote in an order today after the trial in the Northern District of Illinois.
La Schiazza could be tried again. AT&T itself agreed to pay a $23 million fine in 2022
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