APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS MADIGAN CORRUPTION CONVICTION

The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on ten counts of public corruption. The decision was handed down yesterday by a panel consisting of Judges Frank Easterbrook, Nancy Maldonado, and Michael Scudder, following oral arguments presented on April 9. Madigan, a dominant figure in Illinois politics for decades, faced charges related to bribery and racketeering schemes during his tenure. The court’s decision further solidifies previous findings of misconduct and marks another significant moment in ongoing efforts to address government corruption in Illinois. Madigan’s legal team has not announced next steps.