Illinois Democrat appeals corruption conviction to Supreme Court
Summary
Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House Speaker, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction for corruption. He was sentenced to over seven years in prison for using his political role to benefit himself and his associates financially.Key Facts
- Michael Madigan served as Illinois House Speaker for a very long time, the longest in U.S. history.
- He was convicted of corruption charges.
- The sentence given to Madigan is more than seven years in prison.
- The conviction involves using his political position to give financial rewards to himself and friends.
- Madigan has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to review his case.
- The petition claims the jury in his trial was given incorrect instructions (the article cuts off).
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