Defense says prosecutors relying on ‘guesswork and speculation’ in alleging abuse of power at ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan’s landmark trial
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, ...
Opening statements expected to begin corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday morning, with opening statements soon after in the federal ...
Corruption trial of Mike Madigan, longest-serving Illinois House speaker, begins
Opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began Monday afternoon, ...
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Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Opening statements continue in former Illinois speaker trial
Opening statements will continue Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors are telling a jury that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public ...
Madigan accused of running 'campaign of bribery,' but defense says case is based on 'unreliable sources'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...
Madigan corruption trial underway as opening statements take place
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has begun after a lengthy jury selection process.
Opening statements set to begin in Madigan corruption trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys selected a jury along with six alternates on Monday before breaking for lunch, making way ...
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Four decades after rise to power and nearly four years since his fall, former Speaker Madigan goes to trial
Opening statements in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan were expected to begin after a grueling two weeks of ...
Getting Illinois voters off their couches
PROGNOSTICATING: Kamala Harris is expected to wipe the floor with Donald Trump in Illinois on Nov. 5, but more interesting for local political watchers is how the outcome will affect the state’s down ...
Madigan's team says powerful politician 'incorruptible' as corruption trial starts
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was not an all powerful state politician who corruptly controlled Springfield, ...