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Chicago

Filings delayed in convicted ex-Illinois House speaker’s appeal

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Madigan filed a notice of appeal on July 23. On Nov. 3, the ex-speaker’s attorneys filed a brief arguing that he is entitled to acquittal on all counts of his conviction. #appeal #michaelmadigan
Community

Bailey Says Madigan Imprisonment Underscores Need for Ethics Reform in Illinois

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Bailey sharply criticized Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing the Democratic governor of failing to push for meaningful reform while Madigan was still in power. #reform
Chicago

Former ComEd CEO next defendant to be sentenced in federal corruption case

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In May of 2023, a federal jury convicted Pramaggiore and three others of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records. #
Chicago

John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison

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“Corruption fuels a power that is wielded not for representative democracy by the will of the people, but things like oligarchy, autocracy, even kleptocracy, all while keeping up appearance of democracy,” Shah said. #sentencing
Crime

Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing

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Madigan, 83, was convicted Feb. 12 on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and use of a facility to promote unlawful activity. #sentencing
Community

Defense to begin case after former state rep testifies in Madigan corruption trial

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Prosecutors said they expect to rest their case Tuesday, and Madigan’s defense attorneys said they will be ready to start that day. #trial
Crime

Madigan Trial Week in Review

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The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the FBI investigation surrounding him in early 2021, faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, extortion and wire fraud. #madigan
Crime

‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes

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A federal jury on Thursday heard from agents involved in those searches – both of whom said they found no evidence of work product Olivo or the other subcontractors did on behalf of ComEd. #trial
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Cross-examination of former ComEd exec expected at Madigan corruption trial

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Former ComEd executive and cooperating witness Fidel Marquez is expected to return to the witness stand after three days of direct testimony last week. #trial
Crime

Jury selection in Madigan trial stretches into second week

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Prosecutors and attorneys for Madigan and McClain have already agreed to dismiss dozens of prospective jurors based on their answers to a lengthy questionnaire they filled out earlier this week. #trial
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