New Novel 'Big Deal on LaSalle Street' Explores Judicial Corruption in Chicago's Courts
Chicago attorney Dottie Kaplan Benjamin has released a new novel, 'Big Deal on LaSalle Street,' which draws inspiration from her personal experience defending a 15-year-old accused of attempted auto theft. The teenager was charged as an adult and faced significant prison time, amidst growing rumors of judicial corruption in Chicago's courts. Unbeknownst to many at the time, a secret federal undercover investigation, known as Operation Greylord, had been ongoing for over three years. The novel is set during the height of this investigation, depicting a political and judicial conspiracy to unjustly prosecute the teenager. The story intertwines the federal investigation targeting the courts with the corrupt intrigue aimed at the juvenile. The protagonist, lawyer Lorna Anne Benson, bravely fights for the accused teen, utilizing both conventional legal strategies and innovative resourcefulness to secure his freedom. Benjamin stated that her client was innocent, yet the system designed to protect him was being u...
