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.
The federal judge in the racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan hinted Thursday that prosecutors may have to significantly alter their game plan if they want to proceed, given this week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling. https://t.co/Wy0qe4CZQQ
Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering case https://t.co/bPVPmQohFt
The criminal case against former House Speaker Michael Madigan isn’t going away. But the fallout from Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on the 666 bribery statute is probably just beginning. Story w/@RayLong https://t.co/yG4EcSNsEG
Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering case. From @jmetr22b @RayLong https://t.co/bwi6mUk159
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling narrowing the federal bribery law long relied upon to curb local corruption is expected to make waves in two prominent Chicago cases, attorneys say. https://t.co/Kap9DoHsfQ https://t.co/XUi6iRnJDd
A major ruling from the Supreme Court came Wednesday. It could have major implications for Chicago corruption prosecutions, including the case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan @tahmanbradley reports https://t.co/lM0VetV4gi