Dennis Hastert pleads guilty to fraud charges in hush-money case - Washington Post

Former House speaker J. Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty Wednesday to a criminal charge stemming from accusations that he paid $1.7 million in hush money to a former student of his to cover up sexual misconduct. (Christian K. Lee/Associated Press)

Former House speaker J. Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty Wednesday to bank fraud charges connected to $1.7 million he paid to cover up what federal officials said was sexual misconduct dating back to his years as a high school teacher and coach. Prosecutors are recommending up to 6-month prison sentence.

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