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Jury selection continues as Madigan faces ‘laundry list’ of misconduct charges
An Illinois reform advocate says the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should send an "important signal" that the days of the "Chicago Way" need to come to an end. Jury selection for United States of America v.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan Corruption Trial Begins Jury Selection
Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history. Madigan, 83, faces charges in a sprawling racketeering and bribery case involving millions of dollars and Illinois' largest utility, ComEd.
11 jurors chosen for Michael Madigan trial; 1 more, 6 alternates to go
CHICAGO — One juror selection remains for Michael Madigan’s corruption trial after three were appointed Friday, bringing the total to 11. Six alternates must also be selected before the trial begins.
As jury selection plods on in Madigan trial, 82-year-old ex-speaker laughs at being called ‘young’
CHICAGO — Attorneys in the sweeping corruption case against ex-House speaker Michael Madigan resumed questioning potential jurors Friday morning, a process that has proceeded slower than expected and will now spill into next week.
Jury selection begins for trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.
Michael Madigan's friendship with alleged fixer could be tested during their corruption trial
When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was "at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family." McClain's fealty to Madigan will soon come into sharp focus as they face a federal jury together.
Jury selection continues in Madigan’s corruption trial
The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to resume Tuesday with more questioning of potential jurors. Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain spent three days interviewing prospective jurors last week.
Madigan federal corruption trial ramps up in Chicago
One of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is on trial for alleged racketeering and bribery. Here’s what you need to know.
No jurors picked in landmark Madigan corruption case Tuesday as painstaking selection process enters second week
The corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan inched closer to opening statements Tuesday as lawyers spent ...
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Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO — Once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal ...
Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Jury selection for ex-Illinois speaker case stretches into 2nd week
The trial, which is scheduled to last through mid-December, is the culmination of more than a decade of digging by the FBI and prosecutors, and it's the final in a series of related cases that have ...
Three jurors selected so far to hear evidence in Madigan corruption trial
The first panels of prospective jurors in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan are expected to begin in-person questioning ...