Overview

• U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey imposed a 90-month prison term and a $2.5 million fine after finding Madigan used his office to solicit personal financial rewards.
• Madigan was convicted in February on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud tied to schemes involving Commonwealth Edison and state board appointments.
• Prosecutors detailed how ComEd paid $1.3 million to Madigan allies for favorable legislation, and former Ald. Danny Solis wore an FBI wire to capture key evidence.
• Blakey sharply rebuked Madigan for perjuring himself under oath and rejected the defense’s request for probation based on his age and caregiver role.
• Lawmakers across parties and watchdog groups have intensified demands for comprehensive ethics reforms following the sentencing.