| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 19, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/19/extortion-trial-to-provide-window-into-the-world-of-an-alleged-chicago-con-man/ |
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Sometimes he introduced himself as the son of infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo
Escobar, or claimed to be a made man in the mafia, federal prosecutors say.
To many, he seemed like a charming and successful businessman, someone who could
walk into any high-end steakhouse in downtown Chicago and kno...