Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan Seeks Clemency from President Trump Amid Corruption Conviction
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has officially requested clemency from President Donald Trump following his conviction on multiple corruption charges. Madigan, who was convicted in February, filed a clemency petition with the Office of the Pardon Attorney. The request, which is still pending, seeks a pardon after the completion of his sentence. Madigan, currently serving a 7.5-year sentence in a federal facility, is not expected to be released until 2032, when he will be nearly 90 years old. The clemency request is unusual as it typically involves a different form for those still in custody. Madigan's appeal of his conviction is ongoing, with the government’s response due in January 2026. Meanwhile, former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore, convicted in a related bribery scheme, is also exploring clemency options. 
