Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own defense in
2 days ago · Madigan, who served over 35 years as Illinois’ House Speaker, and co-defendant Michael McClain, 77, his longtime political advisor, are both charged in a 23-count federal indictment for bribery ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes …
2 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.. The former Illinois House speaker’s trial has lasted three months revealing meticulous details on the Chicago Democrat’s many alleged schemes in both his public ...
Michael Madigan trial live updates: Former Illinois House speaker …
3 days ago · Madigan's defense is expected to consist of three witnesses, including his longtime 13th Ward assistant and a successful novelist, who at one time was the former speaker's top counsel.
In Surprising Move, Former Longtime Illinois House Speaker Takes …
2 days ago · Erin Hooley. FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024 ...
Michael Madigan trial: Ex-speaker testifies - Chicago Tribune
2 days ago · Former House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago during his ongoing corruption trial on Jan. 7, 2025. ... Brad Biggs’ 6 thoughts on the end-of-season news ...
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in own …
2 days ago · ComEd to pay $200M in federal bribery investigation; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan implicated in charge House Speaker Michael Madigan polling Democratic caucus on whether he should step down ...
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Oct 22, 2024 · Madigan, Illinois’ House speaker for more than three decades and a former state Democratic Party chairman, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion.
Michael Madigan trial updates: Jury hears more testimony in …
Oct 29, 2024 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what...
Breaking: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
2 days ago · CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial – an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January. ... Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own
2 days ago · CHICAGO - Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week. The trial ...