Jury in Madigan trial hears stipulated testimony from Gov. Pritzker as defense case comes to a close
Jurors in the Michael Madigan corruption case have heard a lot of evidence about a 2018 meeting between the then-powerful House speaker and incoming Gov. JB Pritzker, where the two Democrats allegedly discussed the topic of state boards.
Madigan's Capitol lawyer takes the stand as defense case winds down in corruption trial
Heather Wier Vaught testified on what turned out to be a short day for jurors, who are nearing deliberations after 11 weeks of testimony. Closing arguments are expected next week.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wraps testimony in own his defense
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stepped down from the witness stand Tuesday after days of testifying in his own defense in his corruption trial. It is up to the jury eventually to decide if Madigan's testimony helped or hurt his case.
Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial
Michael Madigan, during his second day of cross-examination, was grilled about his law firm's earnings, his influence in state politics, and his relationships with key figures like former Ald. Danny Solis.
Defense soon to rest at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
A defense attorney has presented a statement in lieu of testimony from Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: McClain again files motion to sever case in fed corruption trial
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal ...
Madigan ends testimony after sharing one of his regrets: ‘That I had any time spent with Danny Solis’
Jurors appear on track to hear the last of the evidence in Madigan's trial by Thursday, following about three months of ...
‘So you elected to put a knife into his back?’: Madigan grilled over comments about Cullerton
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan was grilled at his corruption trial on Tuesday about a comment on federal wiretaps, ...
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.
‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into Madigan as cross-examination begins
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry ...
Kathleen Madigan Stares Down the Abyss of Indulgence
Kathleen Madigan has received every accolade the comedy industry can bestow, but more impressive than any Just for Laughs ...
Former Madigan counsel to testify Wednesday
Michael Madigan’s defense team is nearing the end of its case at the former speaker’s federal bribery and racketeering trial ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan questioned over influence in state politics
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the witness stand to testify in his own federal corruption trial.
Meet the man behind the ‘buttery baritone’ grilling Madigan on the witness stand
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu is one member of a larger team of prosecutors who summoned 50 witnesses in a bid to ...