Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is expected to report to prison to begin serving his sentence this week, sources told NBC Chicago.
Two sources with knowledge of the situation told political reporter Mary Ann Ahern that Madigan will report to a federal prison in West Virginia Monday — the same day he was court-ordered to begin serving his time.
Madigan had received a 90-month sentence in June for federal bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud convictions tied to a scheme to push legislation in exchange for jobs and contracts for his associates.
In what became a stunning political collapse, Madigan was also handed a $2.5 million fine and will be required to serve three years probation.
As part of his sentence, Madigan was required to report to jail on Oct. 13, though his defense team had requested he report to Terre Haute.
Federal prosecutors sought a 12 1/2-year prison term. Madigan’s attorneys wanted probation, contending the government’s sentence would “condemn an 83-year-old man to die behind bars for crimes that enriched him not one penny.”
Prosecutors also sought to ensure Madigan be barred from holding public positions, though his defense attorneys insisted “Mike is not going to hold office or seek office ever again.”
Madigan eventually spoke ahead of his sentencing to offer an apology.
“I am truly sorry for putting the people of the state of Illinois through this,” he said after a brief recess. “I am not perfect.”
During a legislative career that spanned a half-century, Madigan served nearly four decades as speaker, the longest on record for a U.S. legislator. Combined with more than 20 years as chairperson of the Illinois Democratic Party, he set much of the state’s political agenda while handpicking candidates for political office. More often than not, he also controlled political mapmaking, drawing lines to favor his party.
Meanwhile, prosecutors said, the Chicago Democrat built a private legal career that allowed him to amass a net worth of $40 million.
Madigan was convicted on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and other charges for ensuring approval of legislation favorable to utility giant ComEd in exchange for kickbacks and jobs and contracts for loyalists, including a Chicago alderman seeking a paid job on a state board after retiring from government.
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