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Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense cross-examines star witness in former IL speaker trial
The defense continues to cross-examine a star witness on Wednesday in Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial.
Key witness in Madigan corruption trial details how ex-Illinois speaker used his power
CHICAGO (CBS) – For five days, one of the star witnesses in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial has been on the stand testifying about his relationship to Madigan and his close associate and lobbyist Michael McClain.
Defense takes first shot at key prosecution witness in Madigan trial
Patrick Cotter, defense attorney for a longtime Madigan ally, spent more than three hours cross-examining former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, trying to methodically rehabilitate his client.
Defense attorneys begin cross-examining star witness at Madigan trial
The former chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison has spent the last week telling a federal jury how he bent over backward to accommodate hiring requests from former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Mike Madigan trial updates: Star witness testifies in former Illinois House speaker trial
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 federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise," where they say he allegedly committed crimes for his personal gain and that of his political allies.
Defense in Madigan corruption trial confronts star government witness over jobs, favors
Seizing on a tactic strengthened by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, defense attorneys in the Michael Madigan corruption trial began their cross-examination of a key witness Tuesday by trying to distinguish between exchanging jobs for official actions and simply currying favor with the formidable ex-House speaker.
Prosecution witness cross examination continues in Madigan corruption trial
Former state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
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Defense attorney grills Madigan witness on gun form flap: "Did the word ‘felony’ resonate with you?"
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and an ally are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Madigan is accused of ...
Secret recordings give Madigan jurors inside look at patronage, payments, danger of putting pen to paper
Prosecutors have begun to firm up one of the key pillars of their case, alleging Michael Madigan accepted bribes from ComEd ...
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Testimony in Madigan Trial Sheds Light on Alleged $600K in Payments to Political Allies, Former ComEd Execs Discuss Influence on Legislation
Testimony in Michael J. Madigan's trial reveals alleged payments to political allies by a former ComEd official.
Madigan didn't want to pay ousted colleague Kevin Quinn
The Democratic Party of Illinois and political committees controlled by then-Speaker Madigan paid $275,000 to settle the ...
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Madigan trial resumes with cross-examination of ex-ComEd exec
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys have begun cross-examining a convicted former ComEd executive at the bribery and ...
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Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations
But after the seismic events of June 6, 2018, when Madigan fired his longtime chief of staff Tim Mapes for alleged harassment ...
Former staffer claiming harassment expected to testify in Madigan corruption trial
The public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain is set to ...