Mike Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
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Judge denies Michael Madigan’s motion for new trial, setting stage for high-stakes sentencing Friday
A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.
Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader.