While John was busy saving democracy Alyssa recaps Madigan’s sentencing for ⁠Morgan⁠ with a few digressions including the writing styles of SCOTUS justices and is someone trying to kill R. Kelly.  

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Show Notes:

• ⁠Chicago Sun-Times: R. Kelly News⁠
• ⁠Chicago Sun-Times: USA V Michael Madigan⁠
• ⁠Chicago Tribune: An expert at rounding up support, ex-Speaker Michael Madigan leaning on letters at corruption sentencing⁠
• ⁠Chicago Tribune: Here’s who wrote a letter of support for former House Speaker Michael Madigan⁠
• ⁠Chicago Tribune: After six decades on Illinois’ public stage, Michael Madigan’s likely last act will be his sentencing in a courtroom Friday⁠ ⁠Chicago Tribune: Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison after judge excoriates him for lying on witness stand⁠
• ⁠Chicago Tribune: Madigan attorneys say feds’ call for 12.5-year sentence is ‘draconian’; prosecutors say he’s worth $40 million in new court filings⁠
• ⁠Politico: Meet the judge overseeing the Trump National Guard case: Justice Breyer’s brother⁠
• ⁠Chicago Tribune: Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentence⁠