Jury begins deliberations in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan faces a 23-count indictment in federal court, charging him with racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: McClain's defense wraps up closing arguments
Co-defendant Mike McClain's defense attorney said this trial is about lobbying and politics during closing arguments Tuesday. McClain is charged in only six of the 23 counts. Patrick Cotter highlighted that there is no key evidence that supports the government's theory that there was bribery and conspiracy.
Jury deliberations begin in Michael Madigan corruption trial
After more than three months, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now in the hands of a jury.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's fate in the hands of a jury
The fate of one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is now in the hands of a jury. The latest: Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up Wednesday afternoon,
Fmr. IL Speaker Mike Madigan's fate now in hands of the jury in corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The government has their rebuttal next on co-defendant Michael McClain's defense in former IL Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial on Wednesday. McClain's defense attorney Patrick Cotter gave closing arguments on Tuesday.
Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
Jury Deliberations Underway in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Corruption Case
Jury deliberations finally got underway Wednesday afternoon in the landmark corruption trial of powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after six days of closing arguments.
Madigan corruption case in jury’s hands now
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s fate is officially in the hands of a federal jury after week-long closing arguments in his federal corruption trial wrapped Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors ready rebuttal before Madigan corruption case goes to jury
Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday after the prosecution’s rebuttal case at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Assistant U.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan ‘was not confused’ taking part in alleged bribery scheme, prosecutor says with jury on verge of deliberating
Early in their final pitch to jurors on Wednesday, prosecutors displayed a screenshot from an undercover video: Michael Madigan, then the powerful speaker of the Illinois House, leaning forward with his hand out.
Friendship between Madigan and McClain became 'a casualty' of corruption case, lawyer says. 'But it was real'
Defense attorney Patrick Cotter made the comment in the midst of his nearly five-hour closing argument Tuesday in the ...
Prosecutors describe ‘Make Mike Madigan Money Plan’
Prosecutors say the “Make Mike Madigan Money Plan” helped the former Illinois House speaker’s law firm gain profits.
‘Suspicion doesn’t cut it’: Madigan attorney urges jury to ‘see the man, not the myth’
As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s defense lawyers began their closing arguments last week, attorney Dan ...
Madigan's attorneys end case by blasting FBI mole Solis as ‘stage actor,’ ‘massive tax cheat,’ — and ‘malignant tumor’
Michael Madigan's attorney concluded his seven-and-a-half-hour closing argument Monday, meaning Madigan’s trial is nearing ...
‘Mike is not corrupt,’ defense attorney insists at Madigan corruption trial
Michael Madigan’s defense team has begun closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in Chicago ...