Feds tell jurors of bribery web in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker
CHICAGO (CN) — Opening arguments began Monday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who faces 23 bribery, fraud, racketeering and conspiracy charges related to five "episodes" over the last 14 years.
Corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan begins
The one-time powerful Illinois House speaker and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
Opening statements continue in Madigan's corruption trial
Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.
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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,
Michael Madigan's corruption trial begins with harsh opening statements from prosecutors
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
Opening statements in Michael Madigan’s corruption trial focus on allegations of bribery and racketeering, with his defense claiming he never made demands on anyone.
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Defense says prosecutors relying on ‘guesswork and speculation’ in alleging abuse of power at ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan’s landmark trial
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Michael Madigan racketeering trial gets underway: 'The corruption of public office for private gain'
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