Opening statements in Michael Madigan's corruption trial finally set to begin
The 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,
Opening statements expected to begin corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday morning, with opening statements soon after in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Over the past two weeks, prosecutors and defense attorneys have picked 12 jurors and four alternates,
Opening statements in landmark Madigan corruption trial finally set to begin
Opening statements in the landmark corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant were expected to kick off Monday after completion of an often-tedious jury selection process that has stretched on for nearly two weeks.
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.
Opening statements expected Monday in Madigan trial
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday afternoon in the Michael Madigan trial. Following two weeks of jury selection, eight women and four men are already selected. However, attorneys are working Monday morning to find the alternate jurors with opening statements scheduled for the afternoon.
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FBI corruption probe subject alleges $25,000 shakedown attempt by Alameda County DA Pamela Price
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Brother of convicted businessman James Weiss gets 60 days in prison for lying to FBI, IRS
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Albuquerque police deputy commander on leave amid probe into DWI corruption
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