McClain lawyer calls star witnesses liars as trial nears conclusion
Jury slated to begin deliberations late Wednesday after 3 months of trial.
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‘Suspicion doesn’t cut it’: Madigan attorney urges jury to ‘see the man, not the myth’
Mike Madigan’s defense lawyer noted that of the 23 charges Madigan faces – including alleged racketeering, bribery, extortion and wire fraud – more than two-thirds of them stem “from Danny Solis’ deception.”
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In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
Feds claim ex-speaker ‘controlled’ his allies’ contracts with ComEd, contrary to his testimony
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Champaign-Urbana police departments won’t work with ICE as per state law
Local police chiefs in Champaign-Urbana say they won’t be collaborating with federal immigration agents.
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US Justice Department, Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey shooting death
A Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy shot the 36-year-old, unarmed Black woman in her home after she called police for help.
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Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
Closing arguments scheduled for next week, 3 months after trial officially began
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Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
As the defense prepares to rest its case Thursday morning, the only thing separating the jury from the deliberation room will be three days of closing arguments scheduled for next week.
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Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for ‘any time spent with Danny Solis’
The former Illinois House speaker on Tuesday made a rare candid remark about the yearslong investigation that landed him on the witness stand.
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In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’
Mike Madigan goes head-to-head with the lead assistant U.S. attorney during his trial.
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Trump gets no-penalty sentence in his hush money case, while calling it ‘despicable’
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan could have sentenced the 78-year-old to up to four years in prison. Instead, Merchan chose a sentence that effectively ended the case but assured that Trump will become the first president to take office with a felony conviction on his record.
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Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
It’s unclear whether prosecutors will be allowed to play the wiretapped call while Madigan is on the stand for cross-examination next week or will have to wait until the trial’s closing arguments later this month, but gaining permission to introduce it is a major win for the feds.
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Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan support.
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Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Surprise testimony offers window into ex-speaker’s famously closed world.
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Breaking: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
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.
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The Latest: The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an ‘act of terrorism’
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an “act of terrorism” when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers early Wednesday, killing 14 people.
