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

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

Bailey Says Madigan Imprisonment Underscores Need for Ethics Reform in Illinois

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

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

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

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

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

Madigan guilty verdicts ‘victory for justice, accountability’

After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict

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

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

Madigan Trial Week in Review

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

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

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

Cross-examination of former ComEd exec expected at Madigan corruption trial

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

GOP Demands Ethics Reforms After Madigan’s Chief of Staff Gets 30 Month Sentence

Mapes was found guilty in August of lying about what he knew. He was sentenced Monday to... #madigan #comed

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