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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 ...
Michael Madigan corruption trial nears conclusion after months of drama
After more than three months, dozens of witnesses and hundreds of audio recordings, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will soon be in the hands of a jury.
Former chief counsel for Madigan’s office testifies as closer for ex-speaker’s defense team
The former top legal counsel to House Speaker Michael Madigan testified at Madigan’s corruption trial Wednesday that key ...
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Madigan's top lawyer takes the stand to talk energy legislation, conflicts
(The Center Square) – After a long break for the holidays, the jury in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan got back to business Monday as the defense moved ...
Madigan's Capitol lawyer takes the stand as defense case winds down in corruption trial
Heather Wier Vaught testified on what turned out to be a short day for jurors, who are nearing deliberations after 11 weeks ...
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Michael Madigan will face cross-examination next week in his federal corruption trial
Michael Madigan got a preview of what’s to come when Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu asked Judge John Blakey how ...
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Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
Day 38 of the Madigan trial showcases Wier Vaught's testimony and FBI raid details, adding layers to the complex case.
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Jury in Madigan trial hears stipulated testimony from Gov. Pritzker as defense case comes to a close
CHICAGO — Jurors in the Michael Madigan ... over the Future Energy Jobs Act, a ComEd-backed bill that is at the heart of bribery allegations against ComEd and Madigan. In the midst of the ...