Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
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 Monday. He was 84.
TL;DR
- Dennis Hastert, former Republican House Speaker, has died at 84.
- He was the longest-serving Republican House speaker.
- His legacy was later impacted by allegations of molesting high school athletes.
- These allegations stemmed from his earlier career as a teacher and wrestling coach.