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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Madigan trial text updates: Be the first to know when the jury reaches a verdict
The Sun-Times is providing free text updates as attorneys wrap up closing arguments in the corruption trial of the former ...
Evidence in corruption case really just ‘lobbying and politics,’ attorney for Madigan confidant argues
Michael McClain, a longtime confidant of ex-speaker Michael Madigan, was a smart and diligent lobbyist who never agreed to or ...
Defense wraps up closing arguments in Madigan trial; prosecutors to rebuttal
Madigan and his now former friend and political fixer, 77-year-old Michael McClain, each face a 23-count criminal indictment.
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Madigan ‘was not confused’ taking part in alleged bribery scheme, prosecutor says
In their final pitch to jurors on Wednesday, prosecutors displayed a screenshot from an undercover video: Michael Madigan, ...
Government's rebuttal on McClain's defense next in former IL Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The government has their rebuttal next on co-defendant Michael McClain's defense in former IL Speaker Mike ...
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.
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McClain lawyer calls star witnesses liars as trial nears conclusion
Jurors hearing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s trial are finally scheduled to begin deliberations Wednesday ...
Prosecutor tells jury 'these guys are not stupid' at Madigan trial
Government attorneys have started their final rebuttal at the bribery, racketeering and official misconduct trial of former ...
Afternoon Briefing: Neko Case recalls formative years in Chicago in memoir
Good afternoon, Chicago. A packed Thornton Township meeting that started in high spirits devolved into a brawl after residents got up to speak. Chaos erupted during the public comment period last ...