Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Corruption

Michael Madigan, a long-time Illinois politician known as 'Mr. Speaker,' was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and fined $2.5 million for corruption, after lying on the witness stand during his trial. Despite his efforts to maintain his innocence, the judge found his testimony untruthful, leading to a significant sentence for his role in a bribery scheme involving utility company ComEd. Madigan's case highlights ongoing issues of political corruption in Illinois.