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Chicago Court Orders New Trials in ComEd Four Case

4/16/2026

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Pramaggiore's Conviction Overturned

The Chicago federal appeals court ordered new trials in the ComEd Four case, leading to the release of Anne Pramaggiore, former ComEd CEO, and Michael McClain, a lobbyist.
The ruling questioned the legality of their conspiracy convictions tied to bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The U.S. attorney's office has not announced its next steps, leaving the case's future uncertain.

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Republicans Criticize Immigration Release

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee criticize the Biden administration for releasing Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant charged with the murder of Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.
They say he was released due to "lack of space" despite assessments that he is "likely to abscond."
Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national, entered the United States under Biden's policies and faces charges, including first-degree murder.

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Pramaggiore's Conviction Overturned

The Chicago federal appeals court ordered new trials in the ComEd Four case, leading to the release of Anne Pramaggiore, former ComEd CEO, and Michael McClain, a lobbyist.
The ruling questioned the legality of their conspiracy convictions tied to bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The U.S. attorney's office has not announced its next steps, leaving the case's future uncertain.

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