Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Appeals Conviction

'ComEd Four' Michael McClain sentenced to 24 months in bribery scandal

CHICAGO (WGN) — Breaking News: A third member of the "ComEd Four" has been sentenced Thursday. A judge has sentenced Michael McClain to 24 months in federal prison, but did not impose a fine. He is required to surrender in eight weeks. This is a developing story. Check back for details. Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan sentenced to 90 months, $2.5 million fine Earlier story: McClain was a lobbyist and confidant of former House Illino…

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Appeals Conviction

Last month, Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.

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Madigan appeals corruption conviction

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan Files Appeal Challenging Landmark Corruption Convictions

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals corruption conviction

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is appealing his conviction earlier this year on bribery and conspiracy charges.

Michael McClain finally faces sentencing – Muddy River News

Of all the players swirling in the bribery scandal involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan, from precinct captains and political directors to legislators and lobbyists, one man held the ultimate catbird seat: Michael Francis McClain. As a longtime lobbyist for utility giant Commonwealth Edison who doubled as Madigan’s closest confidant, McClain toiled for years in relative obscurity, known mostly by Springfield insiders and political repo…