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Prosecutors Drop $3.1M Forfeiture Against Ex-Speaker Madigan
4/28/2025
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- Federal prosecutors in Chicago have opted against pursuing a hefty $3.1 million forfeiture judgment against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. This surprising move was revealed to U.S. District Judge John Blakey just before Madigan's sentencing hearing on June 13, following his conviction on bribery-related charges, despite his acquittal on others.
