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Madigan’s Supreme Court Battle | Duluth News
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is taking his corruption conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the legal standards for bribery charges — arguing he didn’t personally intend to break the law and that political favors were routine. Convicted on ten felonies for a decades-long pay-to-play scheme, Madigan now faces a seven-and-a-half year sentence. The Court’s decision on whether to hear the case could reshape how public corruption is prosecuted nationwide — with a ruling expected by October. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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