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.
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7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on bribery and other corruption counts.
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.
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.
Longtime ComEd lobbyist gets 1 year in prison for role in Madigan bribery scheme
Former ComEd lobbyist Jay Doherty received a one-year prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme aimed at ex-House ...
‘You preferred secrecy and lies’: Madigan confidant gets 2 years for role in ComEd bribery scheme
Former lobbyist Mike McClain was given two years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme aimed at ex-House ...
Former ComEd CEO sentenced to 2 years for bribery scheme targeted at Madigan
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in bribing ex-Illinois House ...
John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison
Former ComEd exec John Hooker has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House ...
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