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world7 months ago

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.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#corruption#federal-court#illinois-politics
legalcrime1 year ago

"Ex-Chief of Staff Tim Mapes Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years in Prison for Loyalty Misguided"

Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Michael Madigan, has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for lying to a grand jury as part of a federal investigation into his former boss. The judge expressed frustration and questioned Mapes' motivations, suggesting that his loyalty to Madigan and another associate was gravely misguided. Mapes, who had been granted immunity, repeatedly lied before the grand jury. The sentencing is part of a larger federal corruption probe that has resulted in multiple convictions, including that of another former state lawmaker.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#federal-corruption#legalcrime#michael-madigan
legalcorporate-scandal2 years ago

SEC Charges Exelon and Former CEO in Madigan Scandal

Exelon Corp., the parent company of Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), has agreed to pay $46.2 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a fraud scheme to influence and reward former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The SEC also charged former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore with bribery-related charges. Pramaggiore, who was already convicted in the "ComEd Four" corruption case, will face litigation for the new charges. The penalties come after ComEd's deferred prosecution agreement in July 2020, which included a $200 million fine. The SEC complaint alleges that Pramaggiore participated in the bribery scheme and misled investors about ComEd's lobbying activities.

via Chicago Tribune|
#bribery-scheme#comed#exelon
crime2 years ago

Former Madigan Aide Convicted of Perjury and Obstruction of Justice

Tim Mapes, former chief of staff for Michael Madigan, has been found guilty of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice in federal court. Mapes lied on every occasion identified by federal prosecutors and now faces a maximum of 5 years for perjury and a maximum of 20 years for attempted obstruction. Illinois Republicans praised the conviction and criticized Democrats for not enacting stricter ethics laws, while House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch defended ethics reforms passed in 2021. Mapes is the seventh person to face a jury verdict this year as a result of federal corruption investigations in Chicago.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#crime#illinois#michael-madigan
legalpolitical-corruption2 years ago

"Closing Arguments Conclude in Tim Mapes Perjury Trial"

Closing arguments have begun in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mapes is accused of lying to a federal grand jury investigating Madigan and his political operation. Prosecutors argue that Mapes could have been a valuable witness in the corruption investigation but chose to protect his friends by obstructing the process. Mapes faces up to 20 years in prison on the obstruction count. His defense claims that he did his best to provide truthful answers but struggled to remember due to the stress of the grand jury setting.

via Yahoo News|
#federal-corruption-investigation#legalpolitical-corruption#michael-madigan
legalpolitical-corruption2 years ago

"Closing Arguments Commence in Tim Mapes Perjury Trial, Potential Star Witness Emerges"

Closing arguments have begun in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mapes is accused of lying to a federal grand jury during the investigation into Madigan and his political operation. Prosecutors argue that Mapes could have been a valuable witness but chose to protect his friends by obstructing the process. Mapes faces up to 20 years in prison for obstruction of justice and up to five years for perjury. The defense claims that Mapes did his best to provide truthful answers but struggled to remember due to the stressful nature of the grand jury setting.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#federal-corruption-investigation#legalpolitical-corruption#michael-madigan
politics2 years ago

"Former Madigan Chief of Staff Timothy Mapes Faces Perjury Trial, Sheds Light on State Politics"

Politics quickly took center stage during the jury selection for the federal perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former top aide to Illinois politician Michael Madigan. Prospective jurors revealed their connections to former state representatives and AT&T, a company involved in a corruption scandal related to Madigan. One potential juror expressed distrust for Madigan and was subsequently dismissed. Mapes is accused of lying to grand jurors to protect Madigan in a corruption case. The trial will continue with opening statements once the jury is selected.

via Chicago Tribune|
#illinois-politics#jury-selection#michael-madigan
crime2 years ago

'ComEd Four' Verdict Sends Strong Message Against Bribery in Illinois Politics

Jurors in the ComEd bribery trial did not believe the defense's argument that the jobs and money that went to allies of Michael Madigan were just legal lobbying. The jury foreperson said they felt the allegations went beyond goodwill to "intent to influence." While jurors agreed that lobbying is necessary for legislators to be educated, they did not believe this was lobbying. The guilty verdict was delivered for four former political power players for arranging jobs, contracts, and money for Madigan's allies to influence him as crucial legislation moved through Springfield.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#bribery-trial#comed#crime
politics2 years ago

'ComEd Four' convicted in federal bribery trial, sparking reactions from lawmakers.

Four defendants, including two former ComEd executives, were convicted of bribery conspiracy in a Chicago trial that exposed pay-to-play politics in Illinois involving the state's largest electric utility and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, who has been indicted in the case, was not in court during the trial but featured in much of the key evidence. The convictions may not bode well for his prospects when he goes to trial next year. The defendants face a maximum five-year prison sentence for bribery conspiracy.

via POLITICO|
#bribery#comed#corruption
politics2 years ago

'ComEd Four' and Madigan associate convicted on all counts in bribery trial

Four former political insiders, including a longtime friend and confidant of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, have been found guilty of a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe the once-powerful Southwest Side Democrat. The indictment was the result of an aggressive federal investigation into Chicago-style politics that has had Madigan at its center since 2014. Madigan is set to face his own trial in April 2024 on a separate indictment that alleges the same scheme, in addition to others, for which federal prosecutors just secured a resounding victory.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#bribery#comed#corruption
crime2 years ago

'ComEd Four' convicted in bribery trial, implications for Illinois politics.

Four defendants, including two former ComEd executives, were found guilty of bribery conspiracy in a trial that exposed pay-to-play politics in Illinois involving the state's largest electric utility and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The defendants arranged contracts, jobs, and money for Madigan's associates to ensure proposed bills boosting ComEd profits became law. Madigan, who has been indicted in the case, was featured in much of the key evidence. The convictions may not bode well for his prospects when he gets to trial. Bribery conspiracy carries a maximum five-year prison sentence.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#bribery#comed#corruption
legal2 years ago

'ComEd Four' bribery trial concludes with opposing views on charges and Madigan's benefits.

In the trial of four former political power players accused of arranging for jobs, contracts, and money for Michael Madigan allies in an illegal bid to sway Madigan as legislation crucial to ComEd moved through Springfield, federal prosecutors asked the jury to reject the idea that a "stunning" stream of benefits allegedly delivered to Madigan by that friend and three others amounted to anything other than bribery. The defense called the bribery charges "collateral damage" and asked the jury to "be the shield" between a private citizen and a "very powerful government committed, dedicated and on a mission to get Mike Madigan."

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#bribery#comed#corruption
crime2 years ago

Madigan's Vast Patronage System and Bribery Scandal Unveiled in ComEd Trial

Former ComEd Vice President Fidel Marquez testified in the trial of Michael McClain and three other former political power players about how he and other ComEd executives fielded constant requests to find jobs for people pushed for employment by Michael Madigan, even when evaluations found their qualifications lacking. The trial accuses the four of arranging for Madigan’s associates to get jobs, contracts, and money in an illegal bid to sway Madigan while legislation crucial to ComEd moved through Springfield. Prosecutors moved into the heart of their case with the testimony from Marquez, who was approached by the FBI in January 2019 and agreed to cooperate in its intense investigation of Madigan and others.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#bribery#comed#corruption
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.

via Chicago Tribune|
#bribery-conspiracy#comed-four#lou-lang