J. Dennis Hastert

J. Dennis Hastert is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. He represented Illinois and was known for his conservative views and leadership during significant legislative events. In 2015, Hastert was convicted of financial crimes related to money he used to conceal past misconduct, which involved paying hush money and led to charges of structuring bank withdrawals. His case brought attention to issues of accountability and the legal consequences of covering up misconduct.