Supreme Court Ruling Puts ComEd Bribery Convictions and Madigan Trial in Limbo

Key legal interpretations may delay sentencing for ComEd defendants and impact Madigan's upcoming trial.

A Supreme Court decision on bribery statutes has cast uncertainty over the convictions of four former ComEd executives.
The ruling affects five of the nine counts in the ComEd case, potentially leading to new trials or acquittals.
Michael Madigan's trial is still set for October, though seven counts against him are now under scrutiny.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in Madigan's case have agreed not to seek delays despite the ruling's implications.
The outcome of these legal challenges could significantly alter the landscape of political corruption cases in Illinois.