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Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years

6/16/2025

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Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker, faces a 7.5-year prison sentence and a hefty $2.5 million fine for his role in a corruption scheme involving bribery and conspiracy. Convicted on 10 counts, he was condemned by U.S. District Judge Blakey for his blatant perjury and refusal to accept accountability for his actions.

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Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker, faces a 7.5-year prison sentence and a hefty $2.5 million fine for his role in a corruption scheme involving bribery and conspiracy. Convicted on 10 counts, he was condemned by U.S. District Judge Blakey for his blatant perjury and refusal to accept accountability for his actions.