Defense says prosecutors relying on ‘guesswork and speculation’ in alleging abuse of power at ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan’s landmark trial
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, federal prosecutors said in opening statements at Madigan’s public corruption trial Monday,
Opening statements expected to begin corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday morning, with opening statements soon after in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Over the past two weeks, prosecutors and defense attorneys have picked 12 jurors and four alternates,
Government calling first witnesses in Michael Madigan corruption trial; co-defendant’s attorney gives opening statement
The government is calling its first witnesses in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday. Prior to that, the attorney for Madigan’s co-defendant, Michael McClain,
Prosecutors allege abuse of power, long pattern of corrupt conduct as opening statements in landmark Madigan trial begin
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, federal prosecutors said in opening statements at Madigan’s public corruption trial Monday.
Madigan's team says powerful politician 'incorruptible' as corruption trial starts
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was not an all powerful state politician who corruptly controlled Springfield, but an "incorruptible" man focused on serving his constituents,
Opening statements in landmark Madigan corruption trial finally set to begin
Opening statements in the landmark corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant were expected to kick off Monday after completion of an often-tedious jury selection process that has stretched on for nearly two weeks.
Madigan trial continues Tuesday after prosecution alleges 'corruption at the highest levels' in opening statements
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will continue Tuesday, with attorneys for Madigan's co-defendant giving their opening statements. After years of delay, opening statements began Monday,
Madigan corruption trial underway as opening statements take place
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has begun after a lengthy jury selection process.
Jury selection for Madigan trial slows further with no one chosen for second straight day
The jury that will decide the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was still being chosen Wednesday after ...
Selection of jurors underway for trial of former Illinois House speaker
Three jurors have been selected for the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker and Illinois Democratic Party Chair ...
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Illinois quick hits: Madigan arrives to court; Johnson exploring tax increases
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday morning for the ...
Judge known as ‘Son of RICO’ will use expertise overseeing Madigan trial
U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey, who will oversee the Madigan trial, is viewed as well-suited for complex RICO cases ...
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Jury selection continues in Madigan trial
After five days of jury selection in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the court is ...
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Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover challenged by judge weighing his release: ‘How many murders is he responsible for?’
“How many other murders is he responsible for?” U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey asked Hoover’s defense attorney point-blank Thursday, near the end of an hourlong hearing over Hoover’s ...
Jury selection for Madigan trial pushes into next week
Jury selection is not complete in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but opening ...
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Trucking company owner who trafficked heroin, cocaine to Chicago gets 25 years
He was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey. “The drugs defendant caused to be distributed were resold to thousands of people, fueling addiction, tearing families apart ...
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Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover to appear in court for the first time in years in long-shot bid for release
Hoover, 73, had initially been scheduled to appear in person at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, but U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey later said he would be linked via videoconference, citing ...