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.
'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.
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 and his longtime friend and ally Michael McClain.
Closing arguments to begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.
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 federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential
Michael Madigan trial: Closing arguments expected to start today
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Closing arguments begin in Mike Madigan federal corruption trial
CHICAGO (CN) — Federal prosecutor Julia Schwartz re-stated the government's most basic accusation against ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his co-defendant Mike McClain on Wednesday during closing arguments of an over three-month long corruption trial: that they worked to exploit Madigan's public office for private gain.
Ex-speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutors say as closing arguments begin
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.
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 Chicago. Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of bribery,
Closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial: Ex-Speaker conspired for power and profit, prosecutors say
After three months of testimony and secret undercover recordings, closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan began Wednesday.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...