Michael Madigan's corruption trial begins with harsh opening statements from prosecutors
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
Michael Madigan's racketeering trial gets underway: 'The corruption of public office for private gain'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history. The FBI has pursued Madigan for more than a decade,
Corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan begins
The one-time powerful Illinois House speaker and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
Government calling first witnesses in Michael Madigan corruption trial; co-defendant’s attorney gives opening statement
The government is calling its first witnesses in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday. Prior to that, the attorney for Madigan’s co-defendant, Michael McClain,
Madigan's team says powerful politician 'incorruptible' as corruption trial starts
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was not an all powerful state politician who corruptly controlled Springfield, but an "incorruptible" man focused on serving his constituents,
Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify
Several elected officials are the first witnesses in the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
Opening statements in Michael Madigan’s corruption trial focus on allegations of bribery and racketeering, with his defense claiming he never made demands on anyone.
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Feds tell jurors of bribery web in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker
CHICAGO (CN) — Opening arguments began Monday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who ...
Madigan is accused of running 'campaign of bribery,' but defense says case is based on 'unreliable sources'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...
Prosecutors allege abuse of power, long pattern of corrupt conduct as opening statements in landmark Madigan trial begin
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, ...
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
CHICAGO (AP) — As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public ...
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Sarah McBride on her run to become first trans member of the House
But Sarah McBride's simple act of shaking hands at Delaware State University could lead to a turning point in American history. If elected, she would become the first trans member of the U.S ...
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Sarah Bedford says Harris has run out of time for new message to ‘catch on’
With a little over two weeks left until Election Day, Harris is trying to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden in her bid for his office. However, according to Bedford, it’s too late in ...
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Michael Madigan racketeering trial gets underway: 'The corruption of public office for private gain'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...