‘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.
Closing arguments resume in corruption trial of former Speaker Mike Madigan
Closing arguments continued Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, 82, and his longtime friend and confidante Michael McClain face a 23-count indictment accusing them of running a criminal enterprise to enrich Madigan and benefit his political allies through no-show jobs for his associates and legal work for his private law firm.
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 ...
Real estate lawyer Michael Madigan, a lawmaker for 50 years, is accused of using ComEd as his “personal piggy bank.” ...
CHICAGO – 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.
Prosecutors allege ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan headed illegal enterprise aimed at ‘power and profit’
In wrapping up a marathon, 10-hour closing argument, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur told the jury Madigan and his co-defendant, longtime confidant Michael McClain, “used and abused ...
The highly anticipated confrontation between Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu and former House Speaker Mike Madigan ...
Former lobbyist Michael McClain exits after his and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Jan. 8, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...
“Michael Madigan and Michael McClain conspired to preserve Madigan’s power and line his pockets.” Schwartz said Madigan, who pleaded not guilty to 23 corruption-related charges, was the most ...
CHICAGO — Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in ...
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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