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New Jersey Judge Permanently Bars Bob Menendez From Holding State or Local Office

State officials say the lifetime ban aims to help restore public trust after his federal corruption convictions.

Ex-Connecticut Budget Official Kosta Diamantis Convicted on All 21 Counts

Michael Madigan Reports to Federal Prison to Begin 7½-Year Term

Appeals Court Denies Bond for Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan, Setting Oct. 13 Surrender

Edward Burke Granted Early Release, Reports to Chicago Halfway House

Former Sen. Bob Menendez Reports to Pennsylvania Prison to Begin 11-Year Bribery Sentence

Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison and $2.5 Million Fine for Corruption

Judge Rejects Madigan’s New-Trial Motion as Sentencing Looms

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