US EditionFormer Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption
- On June 13, 2025, a federal judge in Chicago sentenced Michael Madigan, the longtime Democratic leader and Illinois House Speaker, on multiple corruption charges.
- Madigan's sentencing followed his February 12 conviction on 10 of 23 counts involving bribery, conspiracy, and abuse of power with Commonwealth Edison.
- The lengthy trial uncovered a scheme where Madigan used his political influence to enrich himself and associates, aided by wiretaps and a cooperating witness.
- Prosecutors sought a 12.5-year prison term and $1.5 million fine, while Madigan's lawyers requested probation citing his age and public service; nearly 250 letters supported him.
- Madigan's sentencing marks the end of one of Illinois' most significant corruption cases and signals continued efforts to deter political misconduct in the state.
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison and Fined $2.5M After Corruption Case
Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is reportedly due in prison on Oct. 13Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Michael Madigan in January 2025NEED TO KNOWMichael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and fined $2.5 million on June 13 in a corruption caseThe former Illinois House speaker was convicted of using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal fin…
Former Illinois lawmaker sentenced to over 7 years in prison for corruption
Former Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following a federal corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan, the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, will also be required to pay a $2.5 million fine following a February conviction on 10 of 23 counts of corruption. “I’m truly sorry…
Former House speaker sentenced for corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan's political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after…
Michael Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, $2.5M fine, for corruption convictions – Chicago Sun-Times
“To put it bluntly, it was a nauseating display,” the judge said during the former speaker’s long-anticipated sentencing hearing Friday. Then, the judge locked eyes with Madigan, the man once regarded as the state’s most powerful politician. Judge John Blakey looked down at him from the bench and said, “you lied, sir. You lied. You did not have to. You had a right to sit there and exercise your right to silence. But you took that stand and you t…
Ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan — the longest-serving legislative leader in US history — sentenced in corruption case
The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine.
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