Cooperating Crook Gets Lenient Sentence | Chicago News

Former Cook County assessor’s office employee Lavdim Memisovski just got 18 months probation after admitting to a bribery scheme that slashed property taxes by $1 million for the well-connected in exchange for perks — including home upgrades. Though he pleaded guilty in 2014, his sentencing finally happened, with the judge calling public corruption a systemic problem fueled by abuses like his. Memisovski’s cooperation with investigators — starting the day he was approached in 2018 and recording over 400 calls and 100 meetings — was deemed “integral” by prosecutors, leading to multiple felony convictions. Yet while he avoided jail, others involved, like Alex Nitchoff (who didn’t cooperate), got prison time — highlighting how cooperation can be both a shield and a double-edged sword. The judge praised his help but condemned his betrayal of public trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7fd29b35f4ca6ff