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Tribune reported new allegations against Welch, which Benton relayed to Welch's office, while Madigan operated a political operation in Illinois.

5 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 19
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What happened

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Tribune reported new allegations against Welch, which Benton relayed to Welch's office, while Madigan operated a political operation in Illinois.

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How it developed

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  1. Welch faced scrutiny over complaints against Benton, leading to a forced public apology reported by the Tribune.1 source
  2. New allegations against Welch surfaced, involving Benton, alongside Madigan's political activity in Illinois.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Welch

    city and county seat of McDowell County, West Virginia, United States

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  • Michael Madigan

    American politician from Illinois and the Chair of the Illinois Democratic Party (born 1942)

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  • Chicago Tribune

    major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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