Chicago's Third Rail

The End?

Jerry readjusts to life outside of jail and addresses accusations of crimes leveled against him. He also discusses the notorious "Hunting Photo". We end with a Q & A about policing in a post-George Floyd world and the troubling issues facing Chicago.  Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174876/open_sms] The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

Incarceration

Jerry spends four years in solitary confinement at the MCC before he settles on a plea deal. He discusses his time in jail and how it shaped his new outlook on life. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174876/open_sms] The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

Arrested

The noose is tightening on Jerry as fellow SOS members are talking to the Feds, causing paranoia and deceit in the ranks. Jerry is arrested by the FBI, which begins 10 years of incarceration, four of which are at Chicago's MCC in solitary confinement. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174876/open_sms] The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

Burned Out

Jerry is flaming out in SOS and requests a transfer to Midway Airport. Once there, he quickly realizes crime and conflict have followed him. We detail odd events at Midway on 9/11 that nag at Jerry to this day.  Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174876/open_sms] The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein

Chicago's Third Rail

Jerry arrests a gang member who is politically connected to Alderman Ed Burke, a man at the top of Chicago's political power machine. In true Chicago fashion, politics and policing collide in a web of deceit and drama.  Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174876/open_sms] The conversation continues on X at @FinningansTake. You can find Neal on X @NealEdelstein