Madigan's lawyers criticize feds' wealth disclosure before sentencing

Michael Madigan's lawyers are accusing federal prosecutors of improperly disclosing his estimated $40 million net worth in a public court filing ahead of his sentencing. They claim this is a breach of rules. The lawyers argue the disclosure is irrelevant to the case and seeks to unfairly influence the sentencing. Madigan's attorneys also maintain that the charges against him did not financially benefit him. Madigan, convicted of bribery and fraud, faces sentencing Friday, with prosecutors seeking a 12 1/2-year prison term. The judge denied his bid for a new trial, and a hearing is scheduled for Tuesday to address sentencing guidelines.