One of Chicago’s most notorious federal informants might not take the witness stand this fall despite playing a key role in the downfall of former Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke, who faces trial in two months.Federal prosecutors told defense attorneys Wednesday they do not intend to call former Ald. Danny Solis to the witness stand during Burke’s trial unless it becomes necessary to admit certain evidence, or unless an entrapment defense is asserted.
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