Michael Madigan trial live updates: Former IL House speaker co ...
11 hours ago · Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, following a 12-hour closing argument delivered by the government over ...
‘Suspicion doesn’t cut it’: Madigan attorney urges jury to ‘see the …
11 hours ago · Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded meeting with then-House Speaker Michael Madigan while cooperating with the FBI, walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Dec. 2 with his attorney Lisa Noller for more testimony in Madigan’s trial. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Madigan's attorneys turn firepower on Danny Solis: 'A malignant …
1 day ago · Michael Madigan's attorney concluded his seven-and-a-half-hour closing argument Monday, meaning Madigan’s trial is nearing its end. Jurors are still expected to hear arguments from an attorney ...
Michael Madigan trial news and updates - Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 15, 2025 · Michael J. Madigan was the longest-serving state House speaker in the nation. Then, in 2022, he was charged with leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and generate income for his allies and associates. He has pleaded not guilty. USA v. Michael Madigan.
Michael Madigan corruption trial nears conclusion after months …
6 days ago · Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who now represents Illinois’ 13 th district in Congress, testified that she was familiar with recommendations of nominees forwarded by Madigan’s office to Illinois Gov. J ...
Michael Madigan trial: Closing arguments begin - Chicago Tribune
6 days ago · Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors said at the ...
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: 'Madigan …
6 days ago · Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks to the Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in the Loop on Oct. 2, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file Share When former Illinois House Speaker ...
Michael Madigan trial updates: Defense argues jury unfairly …
Oct 31, 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...
Michael Madigan trial: Will the landmark case drive reform?
Jan 19, 2025 · The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential make-or-b…
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now …
Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.