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.
Jury selection enters second week in landmark Madigan corruption case
The work of choosing jurors former Democratic political powerhouse Michael Madigan's landmark corruption trial is taking longer than expected.
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.
No jurors picked in Illinois' 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 another long day questioning potential jurors about their backgrounds and feelings about the landmark case.
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.
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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 ...
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Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
In return, ComEd offered kickbacks, jobs and contracts to Madigan loyalists. Also standing trial with Madigan is longtime confidant Michael McClain, 76, who already has been found guilty in a ...
Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
Officially it’s known as Case No. 22-cr-115, the United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain. Unofficially, it’s one ...
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Woman who reported sex harassment in Madigan camp to testify at ex-speaker’s racketeering trial
Still, Hampton’s testimony is expected to lend context to wiretapped recordings the jury will hear later in the trial where Madigan’s longtime confidant and co-defendant, Michael McClain ...
Michael Madigan meets a few of the people who could decide his fate — just 3 jurors chosen
The ex-speaker also crossed paths with his onetime friend, Michael McClain. The relationship between the pair has been examined in multiple corruption trials in Chicago. Now they’re finally on trial ...
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 ...
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Michael Madigan among the cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases
Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. Here's a look at the individuals and businesses caught in the crossfire ...