The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case challenging the federal bribery statute, known as '666,' which is crucial in the prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. This case could have significant implications for political corruption probes in Illinois, including the Madigan trial. The court's ruling is anticipated in June.
Corruption or Just Politics? Supreme Court Weighs New Bribery Case as More Clashes Are Brewing. @WSJ https://t.co/K6JlLfaYiH
666: Is ex-Speaker Michael Madigan smiling after Supreme justices bash government lawyer in arguments over definition of corruptly in bribery statute tied to his trial? Is law in jeopardy? Madigan bribery counts may hinge on Indiana case @jmetr22b https://t.co/PHE1JAnot3
U.S. Supreme Court justices pressed the federal government Monday to specify what kinds of rewards fall under a bribery statute frequently used in public corruption prosecutions and why they should be considered graft. https://t.co/9oXCsLPgQn https://t.co/TWU0wTNcB4
A government attorney faced tough questioning Monday from U.S. Supreme Court justices over concerns that the federal bribery statute often used to prosecute public officials, including a former Indiana mayor, potentially criminalizes innocuous gift-giving. https://t.co/xapKRXfrIQ
Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Narrow Public Corruption Statute https://t.co/3EPV6iRhlb
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the appeal of former Portage, Indiana, mayor James Snyder, who was convicted in 2021 of accepting a bribe after federal prosecutors alleged he “corruptly solicited and received” $13,000 in payments. https://t.co/C58rrsUoxZ
‘What does ‘corruptly’ mean?’: Supreme Court has tough questions over bribery prosecutions that could affect Chicago cases https://t.co/XN4Nl45jbh
‘Is it a sin?’ Supreme Court presses feds on corruption as it considers challenge to key bribery law. Story w/ @davemckinney: https://t.co/t627ZOStFi
'What does 'corruptly' mean?': Supreme Court has tough questions over bribery prosecutions that could affect Chicago cases @jmetr22b https://t.co/PHE1JAnot3
When is a bribe not a bribe? Oral arguments at the Supreme Court start at 9 a.m. in a bribery case that could shape political corruption probes in Illinois, including case against ex-Speaker Michael Madigan I’ll have the details: https://t.co/9rAJn63xeR https://t.co/T9tsAZkTZ7
The U.S. Supreme is set to hear oral arguments today in the case of an Indiana mayor which challenges the statute former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was charged under. https://t.co/mRsI87ZWPA
The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal that could substantially limit the federal programs bribery statute—long a go-to tool for US prosecutors targeting corruption by state and local public officials. https://t.co/50MPJnTa9B
UP THIS AM: US Supreme Court to hear arguments on bribery law that could shape political corruption probes in Illinois, including Madigan trial @jmetr22b https://t.co/45jnfkTvpd
Lawyer arguing case with potential impact on Madigan bribery charges nears 50 Supreme Court arguments before high court. And lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning https://t.co/1KSBhsYj5W
READ THIS: Supreme Court to hear arguments on bribery law that could shape political corruption probes in Illinois, including case against ex-Speaker Madigan @jmetr22b https://t.co/45jnfkTvpd
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal that could substantially limit the federal programs bribery statute—long a go-to tool for US prosecutors targeting corruption by state and local public officials. https://t.co/bIMemij8uE
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme is set to hear oral arguments in a case challenging the very statute that Michael Madigan was charged under, which is commonly referred to as “666” because of its number in the federal criminal code. https://t.co/9O2PzHTJ8n
Great analysis on Supreme Court case that could impact Madigan trial. Arguments Monday, ruling expected in June. https://t.co/v8LZdrXNK5
NEW: SCOTUS will hear arguments Monday on a challenge to the federal bribery statute known as “666,” which factors into 5 counts against ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, including a pivotal 2018 meeting w/ Ald. Danny Solis about a state board appointment: https://t.co/9rAJn6454p
Supreme Court to hear arguments on bribery law that could shape political corruption probes in Illinois, including case against ex-Speaker Madigan https://t.co/0tBnyS0QKQ