Cook County judges generally applaud the Illinois SupremeCourt's adoption of a far-reaching financial disclosure rule forjudges in the wake of the Operation Greylord investigation of courtcorruption.
There was some concern, however, that the new rule is anoverreaction to the federal undercover investigation.
"It's like trying to kill a mouse with a cannon," said CircuitJudge Richard J. Fitzgerald, presiding judge of the Criminal Court.
But, he added, "I'm sure we can live with it."
Under the new rule enacted this week and taking effect Aug. 1,judges must provide detailed finanical accounting of their assets andfinancial dealings, as well as the …
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