Former Speaker Dennis Hastert Had Stroke

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Updated Apr. 13, 2017 6:10PM EDT / Published Dec. 17, 2015 3:26PM EST

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert suffered a stroke early last month and has been hospitalized for six weeks as he awaits sentencing for a hush-money case. “Mr. Hastert has suffered a stroke and has been treated for sepsis. While in the hospital, two back surgeries were performed,” his lawyer said in a statement Thursday. In October, Hastert pleaded guilty to evading bank-reporting laws by withdrawing money to conceal various misconduct.

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Former Speaker Dennis Hastert Had Stroke