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Madigan, corruption and House Speaker

Ex-Speaker Madigan sentenced to 7½ years in prison for bribery, corruption

The sentence, which also includes three years’ probation after his prison term and a $2.5 million fine, follows a jury’s split verdict in February.

Chicago Tribune · 2d

Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentence

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in politics and government in the state Capitol.

WSIL News 3 · 2d

Local lawmakers react after former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced in federal corruption case

The former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced on June 13, on federal corruption charges. He was also given a $2.5 million fine.

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Illinois legislators react to Madigan sentencing

Illinois members of congress are reacting after former Illinois speaker of the house, Michael Madigan, was sentenced to 7.5 ...

Prison time for Michael Madigan, once Illinois’ most powerful politician

Michael Madigan, once the most powerful figure in Illinois politics, was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal ...

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Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet but hard-nosed style, Madigan was convicted in February on 10 of 23 counts in a remarkable corruption trial that lasted four months. The case churned ...

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