What if you discovered that your favorite politician was involved in a massive campaign finance scandal? How would you react if you learned that he misused hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations for his personal benefit, and lied about his sources and amounts of funding? And what if you witnessed his dramatic trial and plea, where he confessed and admitted to his crimes, and faced the consequences and the penalties of his actions?

This is the story of Sam McCann, a former Illinois lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate, who pleaded guilty to nine felony counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion, in one of the most shocking and sensational cases of political corruption in recent history. In this book, you will get an inside and in-depth look at McCann's case, from his rise and fall in politics, to his investigation and indictment by the federal authorities, to his trial and plea in the court, to his sentencing and aftermath.

You will also get a clear and comprehensive analysis of the issues and the implications of corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion in politics, and the reforms and the solutions for the prevention and the awareness of these problems. You will learn how these issues affect and influence the political system and the democratic institutions, and the public interest and the common good, and how you can take action and make a difference in this matter, as a citizen and as a stakeholder.