Source: Fox News
Summary
Former Republican Rep. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving GOP House Speaker, died at 84. He represented Illinois’ 14th District for 20 years and served as Speaker for eight years. Hastert was convicted of bank fraud in 2016 for attempting to pay $3.5 million to silence a former student who accused him of sexual abuse. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison, underwent sex offender treatment, and paid a $250,000 fine. The coroner said he died peacefully at home.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Hastert lived in Illinois for decades.
He was a speaker in the House.
He was convicted of trying to hide abuse.
He died at home, quiet and alone.
Author: Evan Null
