Martin Sandoval
On the record
Resigned Jan 2020; pleaded guilty federal bribery (red-light-camera kickbacks); died of COVID Dec 2020 before sentencing
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
Martin Sandoval served as State Senator · Senate of Illinois from 2003–2020 (17 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Terry Link; succeeded by Thomas Cullerton. Press-relevant: Resigned Jan 2020; pleaded guilty federal bribery (red-light-camera kickbacks); died of COVID Dec 2020 before sentencing. Same-year political environment (2003): Governor Rod Blagojevich; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Thomas Cullerton (2013-2022)
- Terry Link (1997-2020)