Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet and effective way of whacking opponents, he faces a June 13 sentencing hearing before U.S. Judge John Blakey for his February conviction on corruption ...

How long should former House Speaker Michael Madigan spend in prison after his conviction on federal corruption charges?

Prosecutors have recommended a 12.5-year prison sentence for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for corruption.

A gentleman.” “A rule follower.” “Mr. Integrity.” As the feds seek a prison sentence for the former house speaker, supporters ...

Court documents Friday showed the government has recommended former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan be sentenced to 12.5 ...

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors are asking for a lengthy 12 ½-year prison sentence for former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

Federal prosecutors are seeking a steep 12 ½-year prison term and $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker ...

Ahead of his scheduled sentencing in two weeks, attorneys for Michael Madigan on Friday submitted more than 200 letters of ...

Prosecutors also want him to pay one-and-a-half million dollars in fines. The document cites quote "Obstructive conduct and ...

Federal prosecutors argued that, not only was Madigan's decades-long reign as speaker "steeped in corruption," but that he ...