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Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing Arguments in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Trial

Prosecutors began wrapping up 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.

Washington Examiner · 1h

‘Mike is not corrupt,’ defense attorney insists at Madigan corruption trial

Michael Madigan’s defense team has begun closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan attorney Dan Collins opened Friday afternoon by quoting his client,

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Afternoon Briefing: Defense in Madigan trial tells jurors of ‘Mike’s’ innocence

Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker: the Sphinx.

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Madigan's attorney makes his case to the jury: 'The government sees the myth. They do not see the man.”

It's the final presentation from Madigan’s attorneys before jurors begin to deliberate the sweeping racketeering conspiracy ...

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Prosecutor says Madigan should’ve heeded ‘wrong way’ signs but instead pursued profit

MacArthur pointed to a January 2018 call in which Madigan asked Solis about the status of another proposed West Loop ...

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Prosecutors describe ‘Make Mike Madigan Money Plan’

Prosecutors say the “Make Mike Madigan Money Plan” helped the former Illinois House speaker’s law firm gain profits.

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As closings begin in Madigan trial, here's a look at the lawyers' target audience: The jury

Michael Madigan’s jury is made up of ordinary Illinoisans whose lives have likely been affected by the former speaker, given ...

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