The so-called 'ComEd Four' will go on trial Tuesday in an alleged bribery scheme to influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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They are accused in a bribery scheme to influence indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. According to the 50-page indictment, ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist Mike McClain, retired ComEd executive John Hooker and former City Club of Chicago president and ComEd consultant Jay Doherty, tried to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in favor of legislation benefiting the utility company.
"This is a test of the entire political system and the way it was operated under House Speaker Michael Madigan, who was in control of Illinois politics for decades," Washington said. "I see this as a preview of the Madigan trial, there is going to be many allegations and evidence put forth that's going to implicate Mike Madigan."Prosecutors said the alleged 'ComEd Four' tried to bribe Madigan from 2011 until 2019. All have pleaded 'not guilty.
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