Once a political powerhouse, Madigan now guilty of bribery and wire fraud — but he's not a racketeer
The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an upfront and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, convicted on 10 corruption counts, acquitted on 7 others
CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of several others, following a four-month ...
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UPDATE: Madigan found guilty in corruption trial
The jury has found former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan guilty on 10 counts of bribery conspiracy in the monthslong ...
Democratic Power Broker in Illinois Is Convicted in Corruption Trial
Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, calls him victim of 'terrible injustice'
The ex-governor said he and the president were victims of 'lawfare' and didn't address rumors that he's being considered for ...
Letters: President Donald Trump’s pardon of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is a slap in the face to Chicago
No wonder former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is pictured smiling on the front page of the Tribune ( “Trump accords full pardon to ...