In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutor says as closing arguments begin
Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve ...
Madigan was involved in bogus AT&T contract 'from Step One,' prosecutor tells jury in racketeering trial
The prosecutor made her comment as she continued her closing argument and began to wade into allegations involving AT&T and former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo.
'Power and profit': Prosecutors summarize case against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the ...
Former speaker rests his case against fed claims he was a racketeer running criminal 'Madigan Enterprise'
The former Illinois House speaker's legal team will get one more chance to make its pitch when closing arguments get underway ...
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MILLER: Madigan trial shows he brought his troubles on himself
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s ...
After 3 months and dozens of witnesses — including surprise testimony from Madigan himself — evidence phase of historic corruption trial is complete
After nearly three months, more than 60 witnesses and a surprising turn on the stand from the defendant himself, the evidence ...