联邦法官否认Michael Madigan的逗留;前伊利诺伊州议长将被判处7年半半监禁。 Federal judge denies Michael Madigan stay; former Illinois Speaker faces 7 ½-year prison sentence.

一名联邦法官拒绝让前伊利诺伊州众议院议长Michael Madigan延缓7年半的刑期, A federal judge has denied Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker, a stay of his 7 ½-year prison sentence while he appeals his corruption convictions. Madigan定于10月13日到监狱报到, 虽然他的确切设施尚未确定。 Madigan is set to report to prison on October 13, though his exact facility has not been determined. 他的法律团队包括最高法院经验丰富的律师,反对在定罪中使用的“贿赂”定义。 His legal team, which includes Supreme Court experienced attorneys, argues against the definition of "bribery" used in his conviction.