Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison
With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.
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With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.
A stunning fall from grace for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The man once nicknamed The Velvet Hammer for his soft but driving political style was sentenced Friday to 7 ½ years in prison for corruption.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, once the state’s most powerful politician, was sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison and a $2.5 million fine on Friday for his corruption conviction.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Friday was sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison, following his conviction earlier this year on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is being sentenced Friday afternoon, following his conviction earlier this year on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
The sentencing hearing for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is underway. CBS News Chicago legal analyst Irv Miller brings us an update from court.
Madigan was convicted of a plot to arrange for cushy no-show ComEd jobs for his allies in exchange for his support for beneficial legislation.
Madigan's defense team has asked the judge to sentence him to five years of probation, including the first year on home confinement, along with community service and a "reasonable fine."
Last week, Madigan's wife sent a video pleading with the judge, explaining how she wouldn't know what to do without him around.
The judge is expected to consider post-trial motions before sentencing on Friday.
Shirley Madigan made an emotional video plea about her husband, former House Speaker Mike Madigan, who was convicted on corruption charges.
Mike Madigan's wife sent a video to be played in open court ahead of sentencing for the former house speaker, who was convicted on corruption charges.
Federal prosecutors argued that, not only was Madigan's decades-long reign as speaker "steeped in corruption," but that he repeatedly lied on the stand at his trial.
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial.
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others. Jermont Terry talked to two Madigan jurors, including the foreman.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted on 10 counts and acquitted on seven others, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts against him.
Madigan was convicted of bribery conspiracy, but acquitted of the top charge of racketeering conspiracy.
In all, Madigan was convicted on 10 counts and acquitted on seven others, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts against him. The jury also was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on all six charges against his co-defendant, Michael McClain. Sabrina Franza reports.
A legal analyst said the juror's note could signal deliberations could last a few more days.
In addition to the extra copies of instructions and transcripts, jurors asked if a "bonafide salary" is considered a "thing of value."
The jurors submitted a note requesting additional copies of instructions and binders containing transcripts about the salaries and wages paid. Deliberations are in its eighth day.
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