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Prosecutors Recommend 12.5 Years in Prison for Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan

  • On May 31, 2025, federal prosecutors in Chicago recommended a 12.5-year prison term for Michael Madigan, the ex-speaker of the Illinois House, following his conviction on corruption charges.
  • The recommendation follows Madigan's February 2025 conviction on 10 of 23 counts related to bribery and conspiracy involving no-work contracts with Commonwealth Edison spanning 2011 to 2019.
  • Prosecutors detailed that Madigan exploited his long tenure as House Speaker for nearly a decade to enrich himself and associates and accused him of lying at trial and showing no remorse.
  • Madigan's attorneys requested five years probation including one year home detention and community service, citing his age, caregiving responsibilities, and public embarrassment as mitigating factors.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for June 13, 2025, with Madigan likely to serve a substantial prison term if the recommendation is followed, which would make him around 94 upon release.
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