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Judge denies bond for ex-Speaker Madigan

Judge denies ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's request to remain out of prison during appeal
A federal judge on Friday denied former Speaker Michael Madigan's legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7.5 year sentence play out.
Illinois’ Madigan Must Report to Prison Pending Appeal
Michael Madigan (D), whose formidable tenure as Speaker of the Illinois House ended amid a federal corruption investigation, must report to prison while he appeals his convictions, a Chicago federal judge ruled Friday.
Judge denies bond for ex-Illinois Speaker 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 prison in October — at least as it stands now.
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.
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
Article Summary A judge has denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion to remain free as the legal appeal
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.
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Michael Madigan's Right Hand Man, Michael McClain, Sentenced to 2 Years for Bribery Scheme in Illinois
Michael McClain receives a 2-year sentence for his role in a bribery scheme benefiting ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan.
Madigan heading into appeal with lawyers who convinced Supreme Court to narrow bribery law
The convicted former Illinois House speaker's appellate team includes a "legendary high court litigator" who touts an 81% win ...
Madigan Ally’s Remaining Charges Tossed at Prosecutors’ Request
A Chicago federal judge on Monday granted a request to throw out the remaining charges against Michael McClain, a former ...
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Former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 ... - Yahoo
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse for his post-trial sentencing hearing on June 13, 2025, in downtown Chicago. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago ...
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Madigan Ally, Confidant Michael McClain Gets 2 Years in Prison Following ComEd Bribery Conspiracy
Michael McClain and three codefendants — former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and former contract ...
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Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
Michael Madigan, once the nation’s longest-serving state legislative leader, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal bribery and wire fraud convictions, thus bringing to ...