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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Prosecutors calling for 12.5 years of prison, $1.5M fine for Mike Madigan
CHICAGO - Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his corruption case. The Brief Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his corruption case. Prosecutors cited Madigan's "obstructive conduct and lying on the witness stand" as factors supporting the proposed sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for two weeks from Friday. What we know In pre-sentencing documents filed this week, prosecutors cited Madigan's "obstructive conduct and lying on the witness stand" as factors supporting the proposed sentence. Madigan, 83, was convicted in February on charges including bribery and conspiracy. What's next Sentencing is scheduled for June 13.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Keir Starmer backs Lucy Connolly's prison sentence over hate tweet after Southport attack
Sir Keir Starmer has backed the courts over Lucy Connolly's prison sentence, stating that he is 'against incitement of violence to other people'. The wife of a former Tory councillor was sentenced to 31 months in prison for inciting racial hatred online in the aftermath of the Southport attack last year. Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (21 May), Sir Keir said that whilst he is 'strongly in favour of free speech', he is staunchly opposed to any incitement of violence against individuals, when asked about Connolly's case by Independent MP Rupert Lowe. Connolly's Court of Appeal application against her jail term was dismissed yesterday by three judges at the Royal Courts of Justice.
CBC
17-05-2025
- CBC
N.W.T. man declared a dangerous offender resentenced, has just over 2 years left to serve
Noel Avadluk was declared a dangerous offender in 2017 and was given an indefinite prison sentence, he later appealed that sentence and won.
