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politics2 years ago

Guilty verdicts for 'ComEd Four' send shockwaves through Illinois politics.

The ComEd Four have been found guilty on all counts in the Commonwealth Edison bribery trial, prompting reactions from Illinois politicians. Many are calling for ethics reform and an end to the culture of corruption in state government. State Rep. Blaine Wilhour says that while justice is being served, the influence peddling and backroom cronyism in Illinois politics are still the norm. House Republican Leader Tony McCombie says the trial has exposed the broken system of doing business in Springfield. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker believes the verdicts prove that no one is above the law.

crime2 years ago

"ComEd bribery trial ends with guilty verdict for all defendants"

All four defendants in the "ComEd Four" trial, including former ComEd executives and lobbyists, were found guilty on nine different counts of conspiracy, bribery, and falsification of records. The trial presented evidence of a multi-year conspiracy to bribe then-Speaker Mike Madigan in exchange for legislation worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the utility. This is the largest public corruption trial in Illinois in decades and sets the stage for Madigan's own corruption trial in April 2024.

politics2 years ago

Madigan's voice heard in opening statements of 'ComEd Four' trial.

Wiretapped recordings played at the ongoing trial of the "ComEd Four" show how former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan muscled out one of his longtime allies, Lou Lang, to stave off a potentially new sexual harassment scandal. The recordings also reinforced allegations that Madigan called the shots in Springfield and was consumed with staying in power above all else. The "ComEd Four" are on trial for bribery conspiracy and other charges alleging they covered up illegal payments on ComEd's books.