Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial

Mike Madigan trial live updates: McClain's defense to begin closing arguments
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, following a 12-hour closing argument delivered by the government over two and a half days.
‘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.
Madigan's attorney makes his case to the jury: 'The government sees the myth. They do not see the man.”
Collins’ argument will be followed by a presentation by attorneys for Madigan’s co-defendant, Michael McClain. And because they have the burden of proof, prosecutors will get the final word ...
McClain's defense continues closing arguments in former IL Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday. The jury began hearing defense attorney Patrick Cotter's closing arguments on Tuesday morning.
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Michael Madigan’s defense team officially rested Thursday morning, nearly three months after opening statements and testimony began in the landmark case.
Wiretaps key to Michael Madigan corruption trial
Real estate lawyer Michael Madigan, a lawmaker for 50 years, is accused of using ComEd as his “personal piggy bank.”
Afternoon Briefing: Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial
Good afternoon, Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker
‘Used and abused their positions': Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial
Friday concluded day three of closing arguments in the corruption trial for former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan and longtime political advisor Michael McClain.
WATCH: McClain lawyer says 'government’s math still doesn’t add up'
Closing arguments have resumed at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and ...
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Mike Madigan trial updates: Defense begins closing arguments in federal corruption trial
He abused his power, she said. And, along with his right-hand man Michael McClain, they were working not for the people of Illinois but to enhance and preserve Madigan's power, she said.
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‘Mike is not corrupt,’ defense attorney insists at Madigan corruption trial
Collins said Acevedo’s change in tone about AT&T’s offer was the result of Madigan co-defendant Michael McClain’s intervention and by Madigan’s control. Collins said AT&T made the decision ...
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Editorial: Jurors in Madigan trial hear the sad ballad of Mike and Mike
Trying to keep straight the near-manic plotting of Madigan and his one-time right-hand man, former close friend and co-defendant Michael McClain between 2011 and 2019 — the period on which the ...
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Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan sat and listened as prosecutors laid out the charges against him and McClain. Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, lobbyist and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutor says as closing arguments begin
CHICAGO — Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and ...
Madigan was involved in bogus AT&T contract 'from step one,' prosecutor tells jury in racketeering trial
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.