Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals corruption conviction, says feds criminalized state politics
Three weeks after former House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison, his lawyers have filed a long-awaited ...
'Superstar' prosecutor who helped bring down Madigan, Burke parting ways with U.S. attorney's office
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker is the latest in an unusual flurry of departures — including five section chiefs — ...
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Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction means capturing his likeness in a portrait would be tax ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals corruption conviction
Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have filed a lengthy appeal seeking to overturn his corruption ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to begin federal prison term
One of the most powerful lawmakers in Illinois' history begins his federal prison term Monday. Michael Madigan, a Chicago ...
Ex-AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing then-Speaker Michael Madigan enters ‘very generous’ deferred prosecution deal
A former AT&T executive accused of bribing then-House Speaker Michael Madigan entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with prosecutors Tuesday that will leave him without a felony ...
ABC 7 Chicago
Mike Madigan trial updates: Government rests, defense builds case in ex-speaker trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...
The State Journal-Register
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
A judge has denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion to remain free as the legal appeal process plays out for both his corruption conviction and prison sentence. Madigan is due to ...
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From ‘Velvet Hammer’ to federal slammer, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to federal prison Monday
CHICAGO – Former House Speaker Michael Madigan ... home confinement, Madigan could actually be released much sooner. Madigan’s former Democratic colleague, ex-Chicago Ald. Edward Burke, who was ...
ABC 7 Chicago
Mike Madigan trial updates: Government expected to rest Wednesday in ex-speaker trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...