Former Illinois Lawmaker Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Tax Fraud

Annazette Collins, a former state senator, was found guilty of underreporting income and failing to file tax returns, linked to a broader corruption probe.

• Collins was convicted of filing false tax returns for 2014 and 2015 and failing to file returns for 2016.
• The case is part of a larger investigation involving former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
• Judge Alonso cited Collins' lifestyle and previous legislative actions as factors in the sentencing.
• Collins was ordered to pay $110,852 in restitution in addition to her prison term.
• The investigation revealed Collins underreported significant income from her consulting firm, Kourtnie Nicole Corp.

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