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Judge denies bond for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan

Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out.
Judge denies bond for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan pending appeal of corruption conviction
A federal judge on Friday denied bond for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan pending his appeal on corruption charges, a decision that was widely expected and means Madigan will have to report to
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison by Oct. 13, judge rules
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison by Oct. 13 for his bribery conviction, a federal judge ruled.
Madigan's bid to remain free during appeal rejected by judge who handed him hefty sentence
Legal experts had predicted the judge would deny Madigan's request. However, the former Illinois House Speaker can make the same request to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mike Madigan must report to prison during appeal, judge rules
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction, a judge ruled Friday.
Michael Madigan bond denied, must report to prison by October
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Final ComEd Four defendant sentenced, prison term to start Sept. 30
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Last member of so-called ComEd Four sentenced in Mike Madigan-linked bribery case
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Ex-City Club head Jay Doherty sentenced to a year in prison
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Madigan Ally, Confidant Michael McClain Gets 2 Years in Prison Following ComEd Bribery Conspiracy
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