Jun 27, 10:44 PM

Supreme Court Ruling Alters 666 Bribery Statute, Impacting Michael Madigan Case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on Wednesday that narrows the federal bribery law, specifically the 666 bribery statute, which has been a key tool in combating local corruption. This decision is expected to have major implications for ongoing corruption prosecutions in Chicago, particularly the case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Legal experts suggest that the fallout from this ruling is just beginning, with potential changes in how prosecutors approach Madigan's racketeering case. A federal judge has indicated that prosecutors may need to significantly alter their strategy to proceed with the case.

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