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Michael Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine for bribery

Michael Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine for bribery

Michael Madigan’s Political Downfall and Sentencing The political career of Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, took a dramatic turn recently. On Friday, he was hit with a staggering $2.5 million fine and sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple corruption charges. This marks a significant conclusion […]

Judge tells key witness in Madigan corruption case he handed defense ‘a gift’

(The Center Square) – A key witness in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s upcoming corruption trial was caught lying on a federal form to buy a gun, a major blow for prosecutors and a surprise boon for Madigan’s defense team. Fidel Marquez, the former ComEd executive who cooperated with federal investigators in the corruption […]