Appeals court says it will reverse convictions, orders two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants released from prison

Just hours after hearing arguments, a Chicago federal appeals court on Tuesday announced it will grant new trials to former ...
NPR Illinois

7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants

Two key figures in the federal corruption case against ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan were ordered released from ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Judge aims to sentence ComEd defendants in July, but attorney calls it ‘reckless'

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Madigan, ex-ComEd defendants assembled a high-powered legal team for appeals court arguments this month

The new team includes former solicitors general for the U.S. and the state of Illinois, and another attorney who has represented Hillary Clinton and former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Arguments are ...
WBEZ

Trump order should put ComEd bribery case on hold, defense argues

Four people convicted in May 2023 of a lengthy conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on behalf of ComEd argued Monday their case should be put on hold because of an ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Last member of so-called ComEd Four sentenced in Mike Madigan-linked bribery case

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The last member of the so-called ComEd Four was sentenced Tuesday to spend one year and one day in prison. Former City Club President Jay Doherty is the final defendant convicted in a ...