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John Kosmowski, the former police chief of suburban Chicago’s village of Summit, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in a bribery scheme. In 2017, Kosmowski and a building inspector, William Mundy, accepted $10,000 from local businessman Krzysztof Hodurek to facilitate the transfer of a liquor license. The scheme was uncovered, and Kosmowski was convicted of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and obstruction of justice in December 2025.
Kosmowski’s conviction stemmed from his corrupt acceptance of money to influence the transfer of a liquor license. He received a cash payment from Hodurek and then gave a portion of it to Mundy. When the federal investigation began, Kosmowski tried to persuade Mundy to mischaracterize the payment as a loan, leading to the obstruction charge.
Mundy pleaded guilty to bribery and tax offenses prior to trial and is awaiting sentencing. Hodurek also pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge in an unrelated scheme and admitted to participating in the bribery scheme with Kosmowski and Mundy. The case was investigated by the FBI and IRS, and the sentence was announced by the US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
The sentence marks a significant outcome in the case, highlighting the consequences of public corruption. Kosmowski’s actions as a sworn law enforcement official undermined the trust and integrity of the police department, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in public office.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Public Corruption
- Defendant: Illinois
- Location: IL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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