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Michael Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for 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
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Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet but hard-nosed style, Madigan was convicted in February on 10 of 23 counts in a remarkable corruption trial that lasted four months. The case churned ...
The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended ... 10 of 23 counts in a remarkable corruption trial that lasted four months. The case churned through 60 witnesses ...
The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday ... make Mike responsible for the long history of corruption in Illinois. He is not, Judge. He is one man.” ...
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