A look at the men accusing Dennis Hastert of sexual abuse CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in prison for breaking federal banking rules in a scheme to cover up sexual abuse. The banking charges are just part of broader allegations that the 74-year-old Illinois Republican molested at least four former students when he was a teacher and wrestling coach at Yorkville High School outside Chicago. Prosecutors say Hastert was desperate to keep the abuse secret and agreed to pay $3.5 million to a person identified only as Individual A.