Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan ordered to report to prison despite appeal

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison while his appeals play out for his corruption conviction, according to court records.

The 83-year-old was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years behind bars for bribery conspiracy and other corruption counts.

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He is scheduled to report to prison on Oct. 13.

In a filing, Madigan's lawyers argued that the jury was mis-instructed on key legal standards.

But on Friday, Madigan was ordered to report to prison while his appeals play out.

A federal judge previously denied another request by Madigan to stay out of prison.

The ex-speaker recently hired a team of attorneys who have years of experience arguing at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Capitol News Illinois contributed to this report.