Feds will no longer seek $3M from convicted ex-Speaker Mike Madigan

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* From the federal government’s latest filing… The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by and through its attorney, Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, respectfully submits this response in opposition to the post-trial motions filed by defendant Michael J. Madigan (R. 396, 401). The evidence presented at [...]

Feds will no longer seek $3M from convicted ex-Speaker Mike Madigan

Federal prosecutors said they will no longer seek a multi-million dollar forfeiture from convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Federal Prosecutors No Longer Seeking $3.1M Forfeiture From Convicted Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois late last week filed a motion informing U.S. District Judge John Blakey that it will not move forward with a planned forfeiture trial following the speaker’s conviction in February.

Feds abruptly drop $3.1 million forfeiture request for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan turned 83 earlier this month, and it turns out he got a gift from the feds. On Friday, federal prosecutors filed a motion notifying the judge they were dropping their push for the former Democratic powerhouse to fork over more than $3.1 million in forfeiture due to his conviction in February on sweeping corruption charges. In their brief statement to the court, prosecutors said their office “continues to stan…

Illinois quick hits: Feds drop Madigan forfeiture proceedings

Feds drop Madigan forfeiture proceedings

Nevermind: Feds say they’re no longer seeking $3.1 million from Michael Madigan – Chicago Sun-Times

It’s unclear what prompted the feds’ reversal on forfeiture, but it’s notable that the office is recently under new leadership. “This decision is independent from any other issue or briefing in this matter,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker wrote. “The government’s position in this filing relates solely to forfeiture and not to any other issue in the case.”