2 members of so-called 'ComEd Four' released from custody, granted new trials

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* Capitol News Illinois… Two key figures in the federal corruption case against ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan were ordered released from prison Tuesday just hours after their lawyers argued for a new trial in front of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain and former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore — half [...]

Former ComEd CEO, company lobbyist walk free day after Chicago appeals court ruling

CHICAGO — Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and retired lobbyist Michael McClain were released from federal prison Wednesday, but their freedom comes with a future that remains uncertain. A day after an appeals court said it would reverse their convictions…

2 members of so-called 'ComEd Four' released from custody, granted new trials

Two members of the so-called "ComEd Four" have been released from federal custody and granted a new trial.

‘ComEd Four’: Appeals court orders release of Madigan allies Anne Pramaggiore and Michael McClain, grants new trials

Just hours after hearing oral arguments, a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals directed the government to free both defendants from federal custody “forthwith.” Michael Madigan remains in prison.

7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants – Capitol News IL

The three-judge panel issued a short order barely four hours after it finished hearing consolidated appeals arguments in the cases. In it, they wrote that “Both (former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne) Pramaggiore and (longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike) McClain are entitled to release” on bond while awaiting a new trial. It’s unclear when the judges will publish their longer opinion formally ordering a new trial.

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