‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing Arguments in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Trial
Prosecutors concluded their final summations Friday on Day 3 of closing arguments in the former speaker’s landmark trial by presenting an overview of how the various bribery and corruption schemes alleged in the government’s 23-charge indictment all come together under count one: racketeering conspiracy.
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 his record-breaking 36-year tenure as the leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.
It's the final presentation from Madigan’s attorneys before jurors begin to deliberate the sweeping racketeering conspiracy ...
MacArthur pointed to a January 2018 call in which Madigan asked Solis about the status of another proposed West Loop ...
Prosecutors say the “Make Mike Madigan Money Plan” helped the former Illinois House speaker’s law firm gain profits.
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise ...
The prosecutor made her comment as she continued her closing argument and began to wade into allegations involving AT&T and former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo.
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