In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes …
2 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.. The former Illinois House speaker’s trial has lasted three months revealing meticulous details on the Chicago Democrat’s many alleged schemes in both his public ...
In Surprising Move, Former Longtime Illinois House Speaker …
2 days ago · Erin Hooley. FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024 ...
Michael Madigan trial live updates: Former Illinois House speaker …
3 days ago · Madigan's defense is expected to consist of three witnesses, including his longtime 13th Ward assistant and a successful novelist, who at one time was the former speaker's top counsel.
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker
2 days ago · FILE – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
Breaking: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
2 days ago · CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial – an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January. ... most of the 12 jurors and six alternates ultimately chosen had never heard of Madigan. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker
2 days ago · FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
Michael Madigan to testify in corruption trial in surprising move – …
2 days ago · In a surprising move, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will testify Tuesday in his ongoing corruption trial, defense attorneys announced. Madigan will take the stand after a recess in ...
Prosecutors rest case in Madigan federal corruption trial
Dec 18, 2024 · Madigan, 82, who was House speaker for over three decades, and co-defendant Michael McClain, 72, his close ally and a longtime lobbyist, are both charged in a 23-count indictment for bribery,...
Madigan trial shifts gears as prosecution rests case - NBC Chicago
Dec 18, 2024 · More than 150 tapes, wiretaps and transcripts have been entered into evidence during the trial, with prosecutors aiming to lay out their case that Madigan allegedly traded jobs and favors in...
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to stand in …
1 day ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday to testify for a second day in his corruption trial. During his testimony, Madigan threw his former ...