Michael Madigan corruption trial nears conclusion after months …
4 days ago · Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who now represents Illinois’ 13 th district in Congress, testified that she was familiar with recommendations of nominees forwarded by Madigan’s office to Illinois Gov. J ...
Closing arguments continue in former Illinois House Speaker ... - CBS News
3 days ago · CHICAGO (CBS) --Closing arguments continued Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, 82, and his longtime friend and confidante Michael ...
In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by …
3 days ago · CHICAGO – As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic powerbroker of lying to the jury when he testified in his own defense earlier this month. “Ladies and gentlemen, what you heard on ...
Michael Madigan trial live updates: Defense begins closing …
4 days ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: 'Madigan …
4 days ago · Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks to the Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in the Loop on Oct. 2, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file Share When former Illinois House Speaker ...
Michael Madigan trial: Closing arguments begin - Chicago Tribune
4 days ago · Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors said at the ...
Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker ... - CBS News
4 days ago · Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase ...
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now …
Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.
Michael Madigan trial: Will the landmark case drive reform?
Jan 19, 2025 · The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential make-or-break ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the ... - CBS News
Jan 8, 2025 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the highly unusual step of testifying in his own defense at his federal corruption trial. The trial, which began with...