Dennis Hastert Dies Age 84
Washington — Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was jailed for violating banking laws, has died, a coroner in Illinois said.Reported by 7 of 8 outlets; wording from CBS News.
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Durkin called Hastert a "serial child molester," and sentenced him to 15 months in prison, a $250,000 fine and ordered him to participate in a sex offender program.
When former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stepped down in 1998, Hastert became the conference's second choice for his successor, following Rep. Bob Livingston's decision to step aside amid a scandal over extra-marital affairs.
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During the hearing, Hastert admitted to sexually abusing boys during his time as their wrestling coach.
Born on January 2, 1942, in Aurora, Illinois, John Dennis Hastert was raised on a farm before entering public service.
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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who later admitted to sexual abuse, dead at 84
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Washington — Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was jailed for violating banking laws, has died, a coroner in Illinois said.
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9 Oct Dennis Hastert, 1942–2026
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6 Oct Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84
Fox News- 5 Oct Dennis Hastert, House speaker sullied by sexual abuse case, dies at 84
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5 Oct Dennis Hastert, highest-ranking elected U.S. official to serve prison sentence, dies at 84
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- 5 Oct Dennis Hastert, former House speaker disgraced by molestation allegations, dies aged 84
The Guardian - 5 Oct Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
The Independent - 5 Oct Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
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5 Oct Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who later admitted to sexual abuse, dead at 84
New York Post- 5 Oct Disgraced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84
The Independent - 5 Oct Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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