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Gonzales to file suit against Madigan and “several of his co-conspirators”

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* Press release…

2016 MADIGAN PRIMARY OPPONENT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST MADIGAN AND HIS MINIONS

Mr. Gonzales ran against incumbent Mr. Madigan in the democratic primary for the 2016 election for the District 22 seat tothe Illinois House of Representatives. Mr. Madigan defeated Mr. Gonzales by engaging in illegal acts both by himself and through his vast network of operatives. On Monday, August 8, 2016, Mr. Gonzales filed a 39-count lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois United States District Court against Mr. Madigan and several of his co-conspirators.

WHO: Jason Gonzales
Anthony J. Peraica (counsel for Mr. Gonzales)

WHERE:Everett M. Dirksen United States Courthouse
219 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
WHAT:Announcement to the public of Mr. Gonzales’ lawsuit against Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and others.

WHEN:Monday, August 8, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:47 pm

Comments

I bet Mike is trembling with fear. Probably can’t even hold his apple steady.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:50 pm
If Tony Peraica is behind it, you know it’s legit.

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:51 pm
I hope the word “minions” is in the lawsuit.

That’s fun and winning!

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:52 pm
If ya can’t beat them, sue them! I wonder if Jason is funding this lawsuit himself or…..

Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:53 pm
It will never survive a motion to dismiss. Moving on…

Comment by ILPundit Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:54 pm
Best laugh I’ve had in a while.

Comment by train111 Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:55 pm
I was just texting a dear friend and I had a Peraica reference.

Kismet!

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:56 pm
1) Sore loser?

Or

2) Part of Rauner OODA Loop ploy to further tarnish the brand?

More political sideshow.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:56 pm
… recently…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:56 pm
Can’t wait to see what happens!!!!!

Comment by illini Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 12:59 pm
Just blew his credibility by having Peraica as his lawyer.

Comment by Upstate Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:00 pm
A convicted confidence man trying to pull another con.

Comment by Chungas revenge Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:01 pm
- Norseman -

Sadly, both are “Yes”, and what makes it sadder is Gonzalez and Peraica might not be in on #2, but are being encouraged all the same.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:02 pm
So … Gloria Allred was busy this week?

Comment by titan Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:04 pm
Why are you calling the Madigoons minions? Rookie.

Comment by The Captain Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:10 pm
===So … Gloria Allred was busy this week?===

She has too much self respect to take the case. Hahaha.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:13 pm
So Gonzalez is suing voters for not voting for him? How desperate is that? Couldn’t he just get a job? Really?

Comment by CaseIH Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:15 pm
What are these alleged “illegal acts”

Comment by Anonymouth Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:15 pm
the law firm of Peraica, Pitch Forks and Torches.

Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:15 pm
==Couldn’t he just get a job?==

Maybe he should try Uber :p

Comment by HangingOn Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:28 pm
Gonzo and Peraica back in the news!

Joe Walsh and Adam A diving in?

Maze would handle all the funds, for a management fee.

Comment by walker Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:31 pm
Madigan got 64.7% of the vote. I don’t think that surprised any one. Sore loser. I think this is just an attempt to divert Madigan’s resources and attention during the election cycle. Gonzales is NOT a Democrat.

Comment by burbanite Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:32 pm
Gonzo thinks politics actually is bean bag.

Comment by siriusly Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:32 pm
Friday afternoon funnies

Comment by carbaby Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 1:40 pm
Another LOOP!

Comment by Curious Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:02 pm
I’d like to see the list of co-conspirators.

Comment by Wensicia Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:17 pm
Another election lawsuit may prove to be more successful:

http://www.courthousenews.com/2016/08/05/judge-blocks-bid-to-knock-gop-pol-from-nov-ballot.htm

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:21 pm
Wasn’t Peraica convicted of something recently? How does he still have a law license?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:51 pm
Folks- this ain’t cook county. If there is a case here it will get a fair shot. Madigans pull doesn’t extend to 219 S Dearborn

Comment by Sue Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:05 pm
=== Folks- this ain’t cook county. If there is a case here it will get a fair shot. Madigans pull doesn’t extend to 219 S Dearborn ===

And what do you think the basis for a “case” would be?

Comment by Anonymouth Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:07 pm
Pitchfork Peraica hasn’t won these nuisance lawsuits he has previously filed in federal court.

Comment by anon Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:08 pm
Say Peraica’s name 3 times and he shall appear!

Comment by Boone's is Back Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:11 pm
Anonymouth asks:
“And what do you think the basis for a “case” would be?”

Guess we will find out Monday. Should be a fun read!

Comment by Big Muddy Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:33 pm
Anonymouth- there are substantial penalties in fed ct for filing a baseless lawsuit. Case may get tossed but I doubt it’s frivolous

Comment by Sue Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:39 pm
Hey- maybe we will get lucky if there is anything to this and the FIbbies will take a look. Whoever would have thought Eddie V would go down?

Comment by Sue Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:43 pm
“there are substantial penalties in fed ct for filing a baseless lawsuit.”

Wish the same was true of Illinois courts!

Yes, there are provisions and rules to address this, but Illinois judges seldom dismiss frivolous suits as often as they should.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:46 pm
“Mr. Madigan defeated Mr. Gonzales by engaging in illegal acts both by himself and through his vast network of operatives.”

A federal lawsuit for pulling up yard signs or papering over an opponent’s poster?

What took so long? I guess lawyer shopping took a while. /s

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:57 pm
3:57 was me.

Here is the Wikipedia on Peraica’s legal trouble -

“On December 4, 2012 Peraica was found … guilty of criminal damage to property for defacing the former rival’s campaign signs prior to the 2010 election, and he was sentenced to four months of court supervision.”

Comment by Huh? Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 4:02 pm