Chicago officer corruption trial under way

The corruption trial of a former Chicago police officer has gotten under way with a prosecutor saying the defendant and his partner "used the power of their badges and the power of their guns to rob and steal."

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina Egan on Wednesday said 29-year-old Mahmaud Shamah was part of a conspiracy that included seven thefts and robberies from drug dealers.

She says the men weren't the "good guys" and weren't protecting the people of Chicago.

Shamah's partner, Richard Doroniuk, has pleaded guilty.

Defense attorney Anthony Pinelli concedes prosecutors have photographic and videotaped evidence. But he says there wasn't a conspiracy.