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Former Sen. Martin Sandoval has died

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* Sources close to the former legislator said he had a very bad case of COVID-19 and had been hospitalized.

His attorney Dylan Smith at Freeborn & Peters spoke with me today about his former client…

I was very proud to have represented Marty Sandoval. He was someone who had considerable talents and had accomplished a lot of good in his life. He obviously had made mistakes and strayed from his own standards and from the time I spent with Marty, what I saw was that he was sincerely remorseful for the mistakes he had made.

He was going through a process of genuinely trying to make amends for those mistakes through his cooperation with the government. And in his own way trying to contribute to the US Attorney’s efforts to clean things up in Springfield. I hope that the larger public and his former colleagues will remember him not only for his mistake but for the larger good that he did in his life. I will remember him as someone with a big heart who had a very deep love for his family. I would ask that everyone keep his family in his thoughts and prayers right now and give them the space to mourn with the degree of privacy that they deserve.

* The US Attorneys office recently praised Sandoval for his cooperation…

From the feds this morning on former state Sen. Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty early this year. He "has provided valuable cooperation that is expected to last at least several more months." pic.twitter.com/DUobzAoX0w

— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) November 24, 2020

posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, Dec 5, 20 @ 11:55 am

Comments

May Senator Sandoval rest in peace

A lot of people are likely sleeping with a little more peace with the news that COVID has taken away the Feds’ strongest witness against them

Comment by Marquee Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 5:31 am
The feds have not yet layed out their case from the info that marty supplied, being chairman of the transportation committee allows a certain amount of perks.It most certainly led cullerton to exit stage left.

Comment by 14th ward Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 7:55 am
=== It most certainly led…===

You have no idea, that is Kassian-type thinking.

To the post,

Deepest sympathies to friends and family of Mr. Sandoval, this is a dangerous disease I wish on no one, to pass alone in a hospital is a tragedy for anyone.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 8:03 am
There was no middle ground in my dealings with the Senator…He wanted it all and right now…
Some of his no holds barred accomplishments did benefit his constituency…condolences to his family…

Comment by Loop Lady Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 8:58 am
I feel terribly for his family - how incredibly sad. May he rest in peace.

Comment by OK boomer Monday, Dec 7, 20 @ 4:13 pm