
Judge Grants Madigan’s Defense Team 4 Months to Review Millions of Documents From Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors charged Madigan, 79, of 22 counts of corruption, including bribery, fraud, and racketeering. Madigan was one of Illinois’ most powerful politicians. Until 2021, he controlled what legislation moved through the Illinois House as speaker and the finances of the Democratic Party of Illinois as chairman of the party.