As closings begin in Madigan trial, here's a look at the lawyers' target audience: The jury
Michael Madigan’s jury is made up of ordinary Illinoisans whose lives have likely been affected by the former speaker, given his record-breaking 36-year tenure as the leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Closing arguments to begin in federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Former federal prosecutor Chris Hotaling joined ABC7 to discuss key points presented by the prosecution and the defense.
Closing arguments to begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
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 his political power.
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 Chicago. Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of bribery,
Closing arguments to begin in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments are expected Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments begin in federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan
The original 106 page 22 count indictment accused the once-powerful leader of acting like an organized crime boss.
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is the latest in a long line of state politicians to go on trial for alleged corruption.
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.
Ex-Speaker of the House Michael Madigan faces cross-examination
CHICAGO — Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in his public corruption trial. On Monday, prosecutors finally got their chance to cross-examine the 82-year-old who is charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, official misconduct and other crimes.
Closing arguments in landmark trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan expected Wednesday
After three months, more than five dozen witnesses and an array of thorny legal scuffles, attorneys in the landmark corruption trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan are slated to begin presenting closing arguments 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.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
Four years after resigning his seat in the legislature amid a burgeoning federal corruption investigation, Madigan is banking ...
Prosecutors play unheard recording, try to catch Michael Madigan in lie during cross-examination
When Michael Madigan chose to take the stand in his own defense last week, his decision stunned most legal and political ...
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MILLER: Madigan’s dealing with Solis could be the fed’s trump card
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s ...
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Rich Miller: Madigan trial wraps up with conflicting evidence, testimonies
Whatever happens in the federal trial against former House Speaker Michael Madigan, "He brought all this on himself," writes ...
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 ...
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 ...