Prosecutor: ‘Power and profit,’ ex-speaker ‘abused his public office’
Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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Madigan Driven by ‘Power, Profit,’ Used ComEd as ‘Personal Piggy Bank,’ Prosecutors Tell Jury in Closing Arguments of Corruption Case
Closing statements officially got underway Thursday afternoon, more than three months after the corruption trial of Madigan ...
Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the ...
Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in ...
Feds’ cross-exam of Madigan on Solis, McClain, no-show jobs marked by challenges — and chuckles
The highly anticipated confrontation between Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu and former House Speaker Mike Madigan ...
Lawyers, judge discuss forfeiture issues in case of Madigan corruption conviction
U.S. government attorneys are expected to present their rebuttal case Thursday after the defense rests at the corruption ...
After 3 months and dozens of witnesses — including surprise testimony from Madigan himself — evidence phase of historic corruption trial is complete
After nearly three months, more than 60 witnesses and a surprising turn on the stand from the defendant himself, the evidence ...