Key witness in Madigan corruption trial details how ex-Illinois speaker used his power
CHICAGO (CBS) – For five days, one of the star witnesses in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial has been on the stand testifying about his relationship to Madigan and his close associate and lobbyist Michael McClain.
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Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense cross-examines star witness in former IL speaker trial
The defense continues to cross-examine a star witness on Wednesday in Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial.
Defense attacks credibility of key witness in corruption trial of former Illinois speaker
Defense attorneys in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday attacked the credibility of a key prosecution witness, questioning his motives for cooperating with the FBI and grilling him over attempts to hide money in a divorce and his recent attempted purchase of a gun to shoot rattlesnakes.
Defense attorneys begin cross-examining star witness at Madigan trial
The former chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison has spent the last week telling a federal jury how he bent over backward to accommodate hiring requests from former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Mike Madigan trial updates: Star witness testifies in former Illinois House speaker trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise," where they say he allegedly committed crimes for his personal gain and that of his political allies.
VIDEO: Prosecution witness cross examination expected in Madigan corruption trial
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has resumed in downtown Chicago. Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain are charged with 23 federal counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct.
Defense takes first shot at key prosecution witness in Madigan trial
Patrick Cotter, defense attorney for a longtime Madigan ally, spent more than three hours cross-examining former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, trying to methodically rehabilitate his client.
Defense in Madigan corruption trial confronts star government witness over jobs, favors
Seizing on a tactic strengthened by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, defense attorneys in the Michael Madigan corruption trial began their cross-examination of a key witness Tuesday by trying to distinguish between exchanging jobs for official actions and simply currying favor with the formidable ex-House speaker.
Prosecution witness cross examination continues in Madigan corruption trial
Former state Rep. Michael McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enter the federal court building in Chicago Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
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VIDEO: Prosecution witness cross examination continues in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Cross-examination of former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez has resumed at the bribery and racketeering ...
VIDEO: Ex-ComEd exec not testifying to 'trash' Madigan during corruption trial
Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez is expected to testify for a sixth day at the corruption trial of former Illinois House ...
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant
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Madigan jurors hear ally complaining to speaker's son about those who don’t get ‘what happens when you’re in this game’
Recordings made public from the FBI’s probe of Michael Madigan have rarely featured his family. But Michael McClain’s call with the speaker's son also set the stage for much of the trial day Thursday.
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ComEd lobbyist warned FBI mole to ‘keep Madigan happy,’ not mess with no-work contracts
The FBI wasted no time giving Fidel Marquez his first assignment after the chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth ...