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Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s state pension suspended following conviction
Lawmakers convicted of felonies tied to their government jobs, like ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, are banned from receiving legislative pensions.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, convicted on 10 corruption counts, acquitted on 7 others
Madigan, 82, and McClain, faced a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago on charges of racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion. They were ca
Disgraced ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan loses state pension after criminal conviction
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Former House Speaker Michael Madigan guilty on federal bribery, wire fraud charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the state’s most powerful politician during his nearly four-decade reign, was found guilty on federal corruption charges in a split verdict.
Jurors relieved after 11 days of deliberation in trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday​, but acquitted of seven others.
Juror speaks out on why former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan found guilty in partial verdict
With the four-month trial now in the rearview mirror, a juror from the Michael Madigan trial explained why they were able to convict the former speaker on some counts, but not others.
What former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction means for his legacy
A jury found Madigan guilty of bribery and wire fraud, convictions that will be tied to how he is remembered, Dave McKinney reports.
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial
The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some charges in a mixed verdict at his federal corruption trial in Chicago.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan found guilty on 10 counts; jury deadlocked on others
“Michael Madigan, who stood at the very top of state government, stands convicted of 10 counts of bribery and corruption,” acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual declared. While Madigan’s jury found him guilty on 10 counts, it was deadlocked on the biggest charge, racketeering conspiracy.
Current and former suburban state legislators applaud guilty verdict in Michael Madigan trial
Both current and former Illinois legislators are applauding last week’s guilty verdict in the corruption case against Michael Madigan. Now there are calls for additional changes in laws in an
Mixed verdict in ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan case reflects a new, harder reality for federal prosecutors
Shortly after former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on federal corruption charges, the leaders of Chicago’s top federal investigative agencies appeared in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse to do their usual spike of the football.
Litigators of the Week: In 4-Month Bribery Trial of Former Illinois House Speaker, No Conviction for Lobbyist Codefendant
Patrick Cotter of UB Greensfelder and John Mitchell of Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented Mike McClain, who faced criminal bribery charges alongside former Speaker Michael Madigan. Although Chicago ...
Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud
Jurors found Madigan guilty of 10 counts against him and not guilty of seven others, including a charge of racketeering ...