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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Meisel: Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
SummaryDefense attorney says ex-speaker ‘never made a demand on anyone’ Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening ...
Jury begins hearing testimony in former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
CHICAGO -- Opening statements continue Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Tuesday ...
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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 ...
Defense goes after prosecution theory — and mole Solis — as trial of Madigan and ally McClain revs up
An attorney for Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and confidant Michael McClain, who is on trial with him, told jurors there is no evidence of an intention to exchange a favor for something else.
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 ...
Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Opening statements begin in former Illinois speaker trial
Opening Statements could come as soon as Monday, in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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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 ...