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Madigan indicted! [View all]
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/3/2/22958533/michael-madigan-indicted-charges-illinois-houseFormer House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted on criminal charges as part of an ongoing federal political corruption investigation, sources say.
The once powerful politician has been charged with a racketeering conspiracy and bribery with longtime political condifant Michael McClain.
Madigan is now one of the most significant politicians in Illinois history ever to face criminal charges, despite having left office more than a year ago. The news is the culmination of one of the most significant, expansive public corruption investigations Illinois has seen in years, already leaving an indelible mark on state politics by knocking Madigan out of power on January 2021.
The powerful Southwest Side Side Democrat had held his seat in the state House of Representative since 1971 and served as speaker for all but two years between 1983 and 2020.
Holy shit. I never thought I would see this.
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