Court rules in Mike Madigan's favor in dirty tricks allegation
By AP NEWS
CHICAGO - The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Monday in a case involving former Illinois House speaker
Michael Madigan that it doesn’t have the authority to penalize a politician for unethical actions voters tolerate.
Jason Gonzales contended in a lawsuit that Madigan planted sham candidates on the ballot to ensure he would defeat Gonzales’ challenge in the 2016 Democratic primary.
The
Chicago Tribune reports Madigan received 65% of the vote in the primary, and Gonzales received 27%. Two other candidates, whose nominating petitions were taken to Springfield by a Madigan ally, received 6% and 2%.