Overview
- U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey denied Madigan’s post-verdict motion for a new trial in a brief Monday hearing.
- A follow-up hearing Tuesday will address how federal sentencing guidelines apply and a defense bid to strike a public filing of Madigan’s estimated $40 million net worth.
- Prosecutors have called for a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine after Madigan was convicted on bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud counts.
- Madigan’s attorneys are seeking probation, one year of home detention, community service and a fine, citing his age, health and six decades of public service.
- In an eight-minute video plea, Madigan’s wife detailed her serious health issues and her dependence on him as her primary caregiver.