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Feds Want 12½ Years For Ex-Ill. Speaker Convicted Of Bribery

By Celeste Bott · June 2, 2025, 4:43 PM EDT

Prosecutors are urging an Illinois federal judge to sentence former state House Speaker Michael Madigan to prison for 12½ years for bribery, conspiracy and fraud, saying his conduct adds "another sordid...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Madigan et al

Case Number

1:22-cr-00115

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

March 02, 2022

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