SCOTUS Bribery Ruling Offers Chance to Undo Illinois Convictions

Category: Legal News

A recent US Supreme Court opinion has impacted Illinois public-corruption cases involving former state House Speaker Mike Madigan, leading to lawyers seeking acquittals or new trials based on the court's interpretation of bribery and gratuities statutes.

Keywords: US Supreme Court, Illinois public-corruption cases, Mike Madigan, Bribery and gratuities statutes, Acquittals, New trials

Source: Bloomberg Law News

Update At: 7/16/2024

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