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Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.
Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark ...
With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.
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Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison in his corruption case, capping a stunning fall for the once powerful politician. The sentence of 90 months was ...
The sentence of 90 months was handed down by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey after the judge earlier in the hearing had found Madigan lied when testifying in his own defense during the trial.
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The sentence of 90 months was handed down by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey after the judge earlier in the hearing had found Madigan lied when testifying in his own defense during the trial.
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But Blakey noted that federal sentencing guidelines allowed for a term of 105 years based on findings in evidence — notably that Madigan committed perjury when he took the stand in his own defense.
The sentence of 90 months was handed down by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey after the judge earlier in the hearing had found Madigan lied when testifying in his own defense during the trial.