Morgan Lewis partner Tinos Diamantatos spoke with ABC 7 Chicago regarding former House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s plans to plead guilty to one count related to hush money paid to allegedly cover up sexual misconduct.
A plea deal would avoid a trial and could potentially keep details of the case secret. According to Mr. Diamantatos, a former Assistant US Attorney, the Illinois Republican could get credit for his guilty plea and accepting responsibility for his misconduct, but even with a plea agreement previously undisclosed evidence can still be presented during sentencing.