Chicago Mob Hitman Harry Aleman Acquitted Due to Judicial Bribery
In a historical look back, the Chicago Tribune highlights the 1977 acquittal of reputed mob hitman Harry 'The Hook' Aleman for the 1972 murder of Teamster William Logan. The acquittal was later revealed to be the result of a bribed judge, Frank Wilson. Aleman became the first person in U.S. history to be retried for murder after an acquittal, leading to his conviction in 1997 and a sentence of 100 to 300 years in prison. He died in 2010 while serving his sentence. This case is part of a broader historical narrative that includes significant events in Chicago's history, such as the completion of the first 31 miles of the Deep Tunnel project in 1985 and Michael Jordan's achievements in 1988. 
