In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes …
2 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.. The former Illinois House speaker’s trial has lasted three months revealing meticulous details on the Chicago Democrat’s many alleged schemes in both his public ...
Michael Madigan trial live updates: Former Illinois House speaker …
3 days ago · Madigan's defense is expected to consist of three witnesses, including his longtime 13th Ward assistant and a successful novelist, who at one time was the former speaker's top counsel.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returns to stand in …
1 day ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday to testify for a second day in his corruption trial. During his testimony, Madigan threw his former ...
Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies about "quid ... - CBS News
1 day ago · CHICAGO (CBS) --Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was back on the witness stand on Wednesday, for a second day of questioning in his federal corruption trial. Madigan, who made the ...
In Surprising Move, Former Longtime Illinois House Speaker Takes …
2 days ago · Erin Hooley. FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024 ...
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own defense in
2 days ago · Madigan, who served over 35 years as Illinois’ House Speaker, and co-defendant Michael McClain, 77, his longtime political advisor, are both charged in a 23-count federal indictment for bribery ...
Michael Madigan trial: Ex-speaker testifies - Chicago Tribune
2 days ago · For decades, Michael Madigan reigned over the Capitol in relative secrecy. Where many Illinois politicians tended toward braggadocio, the longtime Democratic House speaker was notoriously taciturn.
Michael Madigan once controlled much of ... - Associated Press News
Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.
Mike Madigan trial updates: Jury hears more testimony in ex-speaker …
Oct 29, 2024 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what...
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan set to take witness stand …
2 days ago · CHICAGO — 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 ...