Appeals court upholds corruption conviction of ex-Speaker Michael Madigan, calls evidence ‘overwhelming’
Chicago Tribune • 4/27/2026 – 4/28/2026
Summary
An appeals court has upheld the corruption conviction of ex-Speaker Michael Madigan. The court described the evidence against him as "overwhelming."
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier53% (0.5^44/48)
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