Meisel: As trial begins, politically connected businessman claims feds set him up to bribe legislator

Case involves two ex-legislators – one acting as an informant – who already pleaded guilty By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois

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