Federal prosecutors are still undecided on retrying the ComEd Four, convicted in 2023 for allegedly bribing ex-Rep. Michael Madigan, as a judge pushes for a 2025 retrial but the government remains cautious. A major twist came four months ago when an appellate court ordered the release of lobbyist Mike McClain and former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore — though they could still be retried due to strong evidence. Pramaggiore’s new team calls an early retrial ambitious given their recent flood of documents, while McClain’s attorney, now retired, will play a minor role. With key prosecutors leaving and past decisions under scrutiny, the government may opt for plea deals instead — like in the AT&T Illinois case. If a retrial happens, charges could be reduced, especially after Supreme Court rulings narrowed federal bribery statutes and redefined misleading vs. false statements. The judge is also watching Madigan’s own appeal, which could shape the next move.
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