Troutman was defeated in her reelection bid two years ago, she pleaded guilty to tax and mail fraud last year. The South Sider is expected to receive a sentence of 4 to 5 years.
One of Chicago's dirtiest secrets is involvement of politicians and street gang leaders. Troutman allegedly took it a step further, according to federal authorities, by becoming romantically entangled with Donnell "Scandalous" Jehan, a "king" with the Black Disciples gang.
However, give Troutman credit for astute political analysis: "Most aldermen, most politicians are hos," she said.
Troutman is the 12th Chicago alderman to convicted of criminal activity in the last 20 years, but the first since 1999.
UPDATE 12:30 PM CST: The sentence for Troutman is in....four years.
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