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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Hastert's later years were marked by allegations of misconduct, specifically that he had molested high school athletes. Dennis Hastert, a former House speaker, has died at the age of 84.
Dennis Hastert, a former House speaker, has died at the age of 84. He was the longest-serving Republican to hold the position. Hastert's later years were marked by allegations of misconduct, specifically that he had molested high school athletes.
These allegations led to significant controversy and ultimately landed him in prison. Details of his life and the allegations against him are available from the source.
Further information about Hastert's life and death can be found through additional reporting, which provides more context about his time as House speaker and the events that followed.
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