Michael Madigan, House speaker

Former speaker rests his case against fed claims he was a racketeer running criminal 'Madigan Enterprise'
The former Illinois House speaker's legal team will get one more chance to make its pitch when closing arguments get underway, likely next week. U.S. District Judge John Blakey signaled that he expects them to begin Wednesday.
Defense rests case in trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's bribery and corruption trial on Thursday.
Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
CHICAGO – Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested their case Thursday, marking the beginning of the end of the longtime Democratic powerbroker’s corruption trial.
Jury has heard all the evidence in ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan's corruption trial as both sides rest Thursday
Lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan formally rested their case before the jury on Thursday after calling 12 witnesses, most notably Madigan himself. And prosecutors also rested after a short rebuttal case.
Michael Madigan trial: Defense rests its case in federal court
The BriefThe defense team for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has rested its case, with closing arguments expected next week in his federal corruption trial.Prosecutors allege Madigan leveraged his influence to benefit his private law firm and secure favors for allies,
Michael Madigan rests his case against federal racketeering claims; closing arguments set for next week
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s legal team rested their case Thursday, hoping to convince jurors that prosecutors overreached by bringing a historic racketeering conspiracy claim
Daywatch: Evidence phase of Madigan’s corruption trial is complete
Good morning, Chicago. After nearly three months, more than 60 witnesses and a surprising turn on the stand from the defendant himself, the evidence phase of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has drawn to a close.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own corruption trial
Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.
Michael Madigan defense attorneys rest in corruption trial
Attorney representing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested on Thursday afternoon, with the trial now one step closer to its conclusion.
Madigan ends testimony after sharing one of his regrets: ‘That I had any time spent with Danny Solis’
Jurors appear on track to hear the last of the evidence in Madigan's trial by Thursday, following about three months of ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense rests case in federal corruption trial
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal ...
Jim Dey: It was showtime in Chicago with Madigan at center stage
The functions of federal law have been on clear display in the Chicago courtroom where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces a slew of corruption charges. But that's not the law that ...
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Michael Madigan takes the stand to make his case: 'When people asked me for help … I tried to help them'
Legally, Michael Madigan’s testimony also exposes him to allegations ... Ultimately, he rose to become one of the most ...
Michael Madigan co-defendant tries again to have case severed from former Illinois House speaker
Co-defendant Mike McClain again filed a motion to have his case severed from former Illinois House Speaker Madigan's Tuesday.