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Michael Madigan Appeals Conviction, Seeks Release While Case Moves to Seventh Circuit

Convicted of steering legislation to ComEd for kickbacks, the 83-year-old received 7½ years in prison plus a $2.5 million fine.

Prosecutors Seek Nearly Six-Year Prison Term for Madigan Ally Michael McClain

Prosecutors Urge 12.5-Year Term and $1.5 Million Fine for Michael Madigan

Jury in Emil Jones III Bribery Trial Directed to Continue Deliberations After Deadlock Signal

Nadine Menendez Convicted in Federal Bribery Case

Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III Faces Intense Cross-Examination in Federal Bribery Trial

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Convicted on Bribery and Wire Fraud Charges

Jury Deliberates in Landmark Corruption Trial of Michael Madigan

Ex-Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption and Bribery

Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for Former Senator Bob Menendez in Historic Corruption Case

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces New Allegations in Federal Corruption Probe

Judge Upholds Bribery Charge Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Madigan's Influence Over ComEd Exposed in Corruption Trial

Prosecutors Refuse to Drop Bribery Charge Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Corruption Trial Begins for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan