Mike Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
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Michael Madigan, the once-powerful speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has learned his fate following his conviction on bribery and conspiracy charges earlier this year.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine.
As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike Madigan’s net worth from the public record.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSN‘I don’t exist without him’: Madigan’s wife asks for leniency as ex-speaker faces 20 yearsFormer Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced later this week on federal corruption charges.
Judge denies Michael Madigan’s motion for new trial, setting stage for high-stakes sentencing Friday
A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.
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