Federal appeals court says retrial is on the table for ex-ComEd CEO, lobbyist
Whether U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros will call a retrial is yet to be seen.
Tag: corruption
7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants
A federal appeals court has ordered the release from prison of two “ComEd Four” defendants convicted of bribing ex-Illinois House ...
Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyer argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday for his conviction to ...
Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation
Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez was sentenced to probation for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Sen. Emil Jones III to enter deferred prosecution agreement after bribery mistrial
The agreement came one month before Jones was slated to again stand trial on bribery charges.
9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is no longer an attorney after the Illinois Supreme Court officially disbarred him this ...
Ex-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds
The Madigan-involved bribery case against AT&T Illinois’ former boss could disappear in a year under a new agreement with prosecutors.
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 ½-year sentence
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison Monday to begin serving his 7.5 year sentence for corruption.
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction on corruption charges.
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