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The longest-serving legislative leader in US history will be sentenced on corruption charges
- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced Friday in Chicago to 7 1/2 years in prison and fined $2.5 million for multiple corruption convictions.
- Madigan's sentencing followed his February conviction on 10 of 23 counts of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud related to a scheme benefiting utility giant ComEd and political allies.
- The trial spanned four months and included testimony from more than 60 witnesses, revealing how Madigan obtained favorable laws while awarding employment and contracts to his supporters to preserve his political influence.
- Prosecutors sought a 12 1/2-year term, calling Madigan's crimes particularly egregious, while his defense described the recommendation as "draconian" and sought probation highlighting his age of 83.
- Madigan's sentence ends the career of the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader, whose downfall followed a federal investigation that also involved roughly 20 others and revealed widespread corruption.
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The longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history will be sentenced on corruption charges
Michael Madigan’s stunning political collapse will culminate Friday when the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history is sentenced on federal bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud convictions tied to a scheme to push legislation in exchange for jobs and contracts for his associates.
Michael Madigan due in court Friday for sentencing on corruption convictions
Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until 2021, with the exception of two years. Along the way, he developed a reputation as an all-powerful political wizard who wielded vast influence over laws affecting nearly every aspect of life in the state.
Mike Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in US history will be sentenced on corruption charges
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