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Madigan asks to remain free pending conviction appeal

Michael Madigan Asks Judge to Remain Free While He Appeals Corruption Convictions
The former Illinois House speaker is asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison during his appeal in the federal bribery case — an area of criminal law his attorneys say is among the most complex and “rapidly evolving.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan asks to remain free on bond pending appeal
Attorneys for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have formally asked that he remain free on bond pending appeal of his conviction on sweeping corruption charges. Madigan, who is 83, was sentenced last month to 7 1/2 years in prison and ordered to report by Oct.
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asks judge for freedom while he appeals his conviction
The request from Madigan’s lawyers is no surprise. They warned Judge John Blakey it’d be coming after Blakey handed down a harsh sentence June 13.
Attorneys ask for release of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan as they appeal conviction
Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison​, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
Ex-Illinos House Speaker Michael Madigan asks to remain free on bond pending appeal
CHICAGO — Attorneys for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have formally asked that he remain free on bond pending appeal of his conviction on sweeping corruption charges, arguing in a filing Monday night he’s not a flight risk and that there are complex legal issues which,
Illinois quick hits: Madigan asks to remain free pending conviction appeal
Madigan asks to remain free pending conviction appeal Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking Judge John Robert Blakey to let him avoid prison while his attorneys appeal his corruption conviction.
One sentenced, three await in ComEd case connected to former IL speaker
As sentencing proceeds for four people convicted in the ComEd Four trial, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan plans ...
Federal prosecutors seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Michael McClain
Lawyers for the 77-year-old McClain asked for probation. They cited the possibility that he could "die alone in prison" and ...
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Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
Federal prosecutors are recommending nearly six years in prison for ex-Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, the longtime friend ...