Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutor says as closing arguments begin
CHICAGO — 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 outset of marathon closing arguments in Madigan’s corruption trial.
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: ‘Madigan abused the tremendous power he wielded’
The arguments follow 11 weeks of testimony in which jurors heard from 63 witnesses. Most notable among them was Michael Madigan himself.
Closing arguments continue in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments are set to continue Thursday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments in landmark trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan expected Wednesday
After three months, more than five dozen witnesses and an array of thorny legal scuffles, attorneys in the landmark corruption trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan are slated to begin presenting closing arguments Wednesday.
'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.
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is the latest in a long line of state politicians to go on trial for alleged corruption.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Closing arguments begin in federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Former federal prosecutor Chris Hotaling joined ABC7 to discuss key points presented by the prosecution and the defense.
Closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial: Prosecutors allege ex-Speaker conspired for power and profit
Earlier Wednesday, US District Judge John Robert Blakey spent nearly two hours reading more than 100 pages of jury instructions. Legal experts say the bar is high for federal prosecutors, as the government aims to prove conspiracy among the defendants with intent to advance their alleged activities.
As closings begin in Madigan trial, here's a look at the lawyers' target audience: The jury
Michael Madigan’s jury is made up of ordinary Illinoisans whose lives have likely been affected by the former speaker, given ...
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Madigan Driven by ‘Power, Profit,’ Used ComEd as ‘Personal Piggy Bank,’ Prosecutors Tell Jury in Closing Arguments of Corruption Case
Closing statements officially got underway Thursday afternoon, more than three months after the corruption trial of Madigan ...
Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in ...
Madigan ends testimony after sharing one of his regrets: ‘That I had any time spent with Danny Solis’
Jurors appear on track to hear the last of the evidence in Madigan's trial by Thursday, following about three months of ...
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Michael Madigan Defense Rests its Case as Landmark Corruption Trial Winds Toward an End
Michael Madigan’s defense team officially rested Thursday morning, nearly three months after opening statements and testimony ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...