Lawyer: Dennis Hastert "nearly died" after pleading guilty

Former House speaker's attorney reveals new details about client's health in hearing ahead of sentencing for hush-money case

• Jan 28, 2016

Ex-Speaker Dennis Hastert recovering from a stroke

His attorney said Hastert suffered a stroke in early November, shortly after pleading guilty to a felony charge

• Dec 17, 2015

Portrait of ex-Speaker Dennis Hastert taken down at Capitol

Just days after Hastert pleaded guilty to a felony charge, Speaker Paul Ryan removed Hastert's portrait

• Nov 3, 2015

Will Dennis Hastert's portrait keep its place of honor in Capitol?

The former House speaker agreed to a plea deal Wednesday for a felony charge involving banking laws

• Oct 29, 2015

Hastert pleads guilty in $3.5 million hush-money case

Former House speaker enters plea in deal over charges of evading banking laws, lying to FBI

• Oct 28, 2015

Former House speaker to plead guilty in hush money case

Dennis Hastert, who is charged with violating banking laws and lying to the FBI, is expected to plead guilty on October 28

• Oct 15, 2015

Q&A: Latest developments in Dennis Hastert's case, possible plea deal

The former House speaker is accused of lying to FBI and breaking banking laws in GOP hush money case

• Sep 30, 2015

Dennis Hastert's attorney calls leaks in case "unconscionable"

Prosecutors and lawyers in the Hastert case appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing

• Jun 18, 2015

Attorneys want to keep some evidence secret in Hastert case

Federal prosecutors say the government materials in the case include "sensitive information"

• Jun 13, 2015

Hastert, feds agree judge should be kept on case

Despite a possible conflict of interest, Judge Thomas Durkin will continue to preside over the former House Speaker's case

• Jun 12, 2015

Dennis Hastert pleads not guilty to hush money charges

The former House speaker appeared in federal court Tuesday to plead not guilty to two charges related to alleged efforts to conceal sexual misconduct

• Jun 9, 2015

Going to trial may be too risky for Dennis Hastert

Former House Speaker debating plea over federal charges that stem from ​his alleged efforts to conceal sexual misconduct against a young male

• Jun 9, 2015

Who has Dennis Hastert hired to defend him?

The former House speaker is under fire for alleged sexual assault and will be arraigned Tuesday for breaking federal banking laws

• Jun 8, 2015

Scandal reveals different side of man known as a mentor

Amid growing sex-abuse scandal, those who knew former House Speaker Dennis Hastert say he was known for his values

• Jun 6, 2015

Former Rep. Mel Watt denies knowing about Hastert misconduct

The former congressman did acknowledge he heard a "rumor" years ago

• Jun 4, 2015

Arraignment scheduled for Dennis Hastert

The former House speaker was indicted last week in a case involving "hush money" and accusations of sexual misconduct

• Jun 1, 2015

Wheaton College changes the name of Dennis Hastert Center

The former House speaker's alma mater changes the name of its economics and government center, following Hastert's indictment

• Jun 1, 2015

Hastert indictment raises questions over 2006 Capitol Hill scandal

Hastert was investigated as Speaker after former Congressman Mark Foley got caught sending inappropriate messages to House pages

• May 31, 2015

Sexual misconduct allegations shock Capitol Hill

Law enforcement sources say hush money accusations against former House speaker involve misconduct with male student

• May 30, 2015

Dennis Hastert allegedly paid to conceal sexual misconduct

Law enforcement source tells CBS News allegations stem from misconduct with a former male student before Hastert became House Speaker

• May 29, 2015

Ex-House speaker accused of paying $3.5M in hush money

Shocking indictment alleges Dennis Hastert tried to cover up "prior misconduct" with a person identified only as "Individual A"

• May 29, 2015

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert facing federal charges

Hastert allegedly tried to hide bank withdrawals to avoid bank reporting requirements and lied to the FBI

• May 28, 2015