J. David John v. J. Dennis Hastert

  1. October 10, 2017

    Whistleblower Asks 7th Circ. To Save Hastert Lobbying Suit

    An associate of former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert who filed and subsequently lost a whistleblower suit against the politician for allegedly misusing government funds blasted Hastert's bid to toss his Seventh Circuit appeal on Monday, saying the ex-lawmaker fails to show how the appellate court lacks jurisdiction.

  2. September 12, 2017

    Ex-Rep. Hastert Asks 7th Circ. To Toss Whistleblower Appeal

    Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert asked the Seventh Circuit on Monday to dismiss a whistleblower's appeal of a ruling tossing a qui tam suit over Hastert's alleged misuse of government funds, arguing that his bid for attorneys' fees and sanctions against the whistleblower must be decided before the suit can be appealed.