Mike Madigan Rejects Investigation Into Longtime Friend
Despite issuing a short statement calling on “those with any information to come forward,” Madigan’s decision to reject an investigation raises serious questions about his involvement.
January 10, 2020
Days after WBEZ reported that a close ally of Mike Madigan rewarded a state employee for remaining silent over a rape, Madigan may be engaging in a cover-up by rejecting a request for an investigation to be conducted.
NBC Chicago: “Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday rejected a request for a House investigation into a 2012 email that surfaced earlier in the week, in which a close associate of Madigan advocated for a state employee by saying he “kept his mouth shut” on an unspecified rape.”
Despite issuing a short statement calling on “those with any information to come forward,” Madigan’s decision to reject an investigation raises serious questions about his involvement. After all, McClain is Madigan’s longtime friend – and one of the key figures in a federal probe into the culture of crime and corruption which has plagued Illinois for decades.
As state lawmakers from both parties call for an investigation, this cover-up exemplifies Madigan’s flagrant abuse of power. Similar to the federal probe that is reportedly targeted Madigan himself, a comprehensive and independent investigation into this issue should be conducted.
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