Chicago’s legal community is bracing for a significant transition with the forthcoming resignation of Amarjeet Bhachu, the assistant U.S. attorney known for his rigorous approach to public corruption trials. Announced by a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Bhachu’s departure is scheduled for March 14.
Bhachu has led some of the most high-profile corruption prosecutions in Illinois, notably the case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. His extensive career at the U.S. Attorney’s Office spans over two decades, during which he has served as the chief of the Public Corruption and Organized Crime Section. Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual lauded Bhachu as a distinguished figure among Assistant United States Attorneys. Pasqual emphasized Bhachu’s influential role in tackling public corruption across the state.
Despite his successes, Bhachu’s office encountered a legal setback this week related to ongoing corruption cases. The impact of his resignation on ongoing and future corruption investigations remains to be seen. More details can be found in the original report by Bloomberg Law.