A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed a bribery charge levied against Commonwealth Edison, months after four former ComEd officials were convicted of attempting to corruptly influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur informed the court during Monday’s hearing that ComEd “has fully complied with the terms” of the deal. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s office declined to comment on the dismissal Monday.
Prosecutors during the monthslong trial painted the defendants as a close-knit group of “conspirators” who plotted to give “a continuous stream of benefits” to “corruptly influence and reward Madigan” in order to get his support on Springfield legislation that would benefit the utility company.Madigan has denied any wrongdoing and is set to go to trial himself alongside McClain on racketeering charges next April.
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