Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff and gatekeeper for House Speaker Michael Madigan, was indicted Wednesday on charges of lying to a federal grand jury investigating allegations that Commonwealth Edison paid bribes in exchange for Madigan’s assistance pushing though legislation in Springfield.
Mapes, 66, who was ousted by Madigan three years ago amid a sexual harassment scandal, was charged with one count each of perjury and obstruction of justice. An arraignment date had not yet been set.
The obstruction charge calls for up to 20 years in federal prison, while lying to a grand jury carries a 5-year maximum prison sentence.
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Longtime aide to Madigan indicted in ComEd bribery case
Longtime aide to former Illinois House Speaker Madigan indicted in ComEd bribery case
Former Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes is accused of attempting to obstruct justice. Prosecutors say he lied under oath to the federal grand jury investigating the ComEd bribery case.
CHICAGO - He was long known as the second most powerful man in the Illinois House. Now, Tim Mapes has been indicted for allegedly lying to a federal grand jury.
The case comes with a surprising twist. Mapes allegedly lied and obstructed justice after he was granted immunity from prosecution.
- qualified someone nobody sent - Friday, May 21, 21 @ 8:48 am:
This ruling could have consequences through out the Political Patronage that still continues at every level of government in Illinois. County, City other municipal jobs handed out to the “connected” could now be considered bribery. Going through the motions to avoid Shakman hiring rules could prove to be a problem for a lot of current elected officials.
- Cubs in 16 - Friday, May 21, 21 @ 8:50 am:
“…the object of the bribe is a bona fide job in the usual course of business”
The prosecution will have to prove that such a job was created or offered for the sole purpose of a quid pro quo. It’s tough to prove this intent unless the job wasn’t open to the general public or multiple applicants weren’t equally considered.
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