A federal judge is slated to sentence Friday a former Chicago Public Schools CEO who pleaded guilty to a scheme to steer more than $20 million worth of no-bid contracts to education companies in exchange for bribes and kickbacks.
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 7 ½-year prison sentence for Barbara Byrd-Bennett, saying in a recent filing that she knew the district was financially troubled and still worked to "enrich herself" at the expense" of students, teachers and Chicago residents.
Defense attorneys are seeking a 3 ½-year sentence.
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