CEO in Red Light Camera Scandal Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme
Via the Chicago Tribune
The former CEO of Chicago’s fired red light camera vendor pleaded guilty Thursday to helping orchestrate a decadelong $2 million bribery scheme — first disclosed by the Tribune — to win tens of millions of dollars in city business.
“Guilty, your honor,” Karen Finley, 55, answered in a firm voice when she was asked how she pleaded to a single count of bribery conspiracy.
Finley admitted conspiring to funnel cash, lavish vacation trips and an Arizona condominium to co-defendant John Bills in return for the now-retired city transportation manager’s influence in championing Redflex Traffic Systems Inc.
According to her plea agreement, Finley has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation.
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