Schwartz asked the court to affirm Madigan’s conviction and said the former speaker corrupted state government at the highest level. #madigan #appeal #centersquare
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
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