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Madigan corruption trial underway

Chicago Tribune on MSN · 22h

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,

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan and Co-Defendant Face Charges in Illinois Corruption Trial

Ex-House Speaker Madigan's trial on racketeering and bribery starts with opening statements and witness testimony in Illinois.

WGN-TV on MSN · 6h

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

FBI 'turned over heaven and earth' for evidence against Madigan but found only 'legal favors,' defense says

An attorney for Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and confidant Michael McClain, who is on trial with him, told jurors there ...

Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial

The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the investigation in early 2021, faces 24 counts of ...

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Madigan co-defendant’s lawyer tells jury legal lobbying is not bribery, says feds’ view ‘just wrong’

A lawyer for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime confidant told a federal jury Tuesday that the allegations of ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN5h

Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify

The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians ...

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