Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team
Tag: corruption
Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial.
Sen. Jones sent spending money to former intern before getting him job feds say was a bribe
As State Sen. Emil Jones III trial continues, jury sees texts between him and a former intern.
Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand masters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
Deliberations begin after 3 months of testimony and week-long closing arguments CHICAGO – It was a well-known aphorism during former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record 36 years in power that while others in the state’s political realm were merely playing checkers, the longtime Democratic powerbroker was playing chess. And on Wednesday, after three months
McClain lawyer calls star witnesses liars as trial nears conclusion
Jury slated to begin deliberations late Wednesday after 3 months of trial.
‘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.”
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
Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
Closing arguments scheduled for next week, 3 months after trial officially began
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Surprise testimony offers window into ex-speaker’s famously closed world.
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.
Feds set to rest case in Madigan trial; defense prepares to call first witnesses
Prosecution ends two months of testimony with confused appearance from former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo in the Mike Madigan trial.