Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
AP NewsOctober 5, 2026
CHICAGO — Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said…
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