Appeals court upholds former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption conviction

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Original Load Date April 27, 2026, 5 p.m.
Last Updated April 27, 2026, 5 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/appeals-court-upholds-former-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigans-corruption-conviction/

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A federal appeals court panel has upheld former Illinois House Speaker [ Michael Madigan's conviction on bribery and other corruption charges ][8] , ruling that prosecutors presented clear evidence he traded his support for legislation benefiting ComEd for lucrative jobs for his political allies. ...