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.
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, ...
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role ...
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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 ...
Madigan accused of running 'campaign of bribery,' but defense says case is based on 'unreliable sources'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...
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Michael Madigan's racketeering trial gets underway: 'The corruption of public office for private gain'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...
Madigan Bribery Trial Opens With Charge of High-Level Corruption
Former Illinois House speaker Michael J. Madigan amassed and then used outsized political power to “line his pockets” while ...
Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
And on Monday in a federal courtroom, a jury in the ex-speaker’s corruption trial saw a portion of the video that has for ...
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Feds tell jurors of bribery web in Madigan corruption trial; McClain’s attorney’s to give opening statements today
Opening arguments began Monday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who faces 23 bribery, ...