Ex-AT&T Illinois Head to See Bribery Charges Dismissed
Former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza is set to have bribery charges dropped under an agreement with federal prosecutors.
La Schiazza entered into a deferred prosecution agreement, which includes a $200,000 fine and his admission of intending to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
- The agreement cancels La Schiazza's retrial, scheduled for January.
- The deal will be void if La Schiazza commits any crimes or obtains firearms within a year.
The agreement includes La Schiazza's admission that he intended to bribe Madigan via a contract for the powerful speaker’s political ally.
District Judge Robert Gettleman expressed surprise at the defendant's deal during the hearing.
Author's summary: La Schiazza to have bribery charges dropped under federal agreement.