Analysis

Madigan Ruling May Offer High Court New Bribery Test

By Celeste Bott · May 18, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT

The Seventh Circuit found enough "overwhelming" evidence last month to sustain the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but a U.S. Supreme Court that's spent years narrowing the reach...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Michael J. Madigan

Case Number

25-2249

Court

Appellate - 7th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

July 24, 2025