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Family, ex-politicians write letters supporting Dennis Hastert

Former colleagues have written letters asking a judge to spare the ex-Speaker prison in his hush-money case, according to court documents.
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives for an appearance in federal court in Chicago June 9, 2015. (Photo by Andrew Nelles/Reuters)
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives for an appearance in federal court in Chicago June 9, 2015.
The wife and sons of Dennis Hastert and former politicians have written letters asking a judge to spare the ex-Speaker of the House prison in his hush-money case, according to court documents made public Friday.