Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

Madigan defense focuses on star witness credibility in corruption trial: 'Sly as a fox'
After nearly three months of testimony, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is approaching its conclusion.
Madigan defense attacks credibility of star witness, former Chicago alderman in closing arguments
Defense lawyers delivered closing arguments Monday in the political corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan's defense team took aim at the government's star witness,
Afternoon Briefing: Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial
Good afternoon, 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
Feds wrap argument against Madigan: 'The corrupt way was the way it was'
To convict Michael Madigan of a racketeering conspiracy, jurors will need to find that Madigan or his close ally agreed that two so-called racketeering acts would be committed — not that they were actually carried out.
‘Used and abused their positions': Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial
Friday concluded day three of closing arguments in the corruption trial for former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan and longtime political advisor Michael McClain.
Wiretaps key to Michael Madigan corruption trial
Real estate lawyer Michael Madigan, a lawmaker for 50 years, is accused of using ComEd as his “personal piggy bank.”
Madigan's lawyer gives longtime ally McClain a new moniker: 'Mr. Important'
Madigan and McClain are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors say Madigan led a criminal enterprise for nearly ...
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A ‘Malignant Tumor’: Madigan Defense Takes Aim at Disgraced Ex-Ald. Danny Solis in Closing Arguments
Monday marked the fourth day of closing arguments in Michael Madigan’s landmark corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal ...
Madigan attorney calls indictment 'a worthless piece of paper'
Closing arguments by defense attorneys are expected to finish Tuesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House ...
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Madigan defense attempts to chip away at bribery allegations as closing arguments continue
An attorney for Michael Madigan on Monday repeatedly denied that the ex-House speaker ever thought utility giant ComEd was ...
Afternoon Briefing: CPS board member texted CTU official about contract
An attorney for Michael Madigan today repeatedly denied that the ex-House speaker ever thought utility giant ComEd was ...
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‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing Arguments in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Trial
Prosecutors concluded their final summations Friday on Day 3 of closing arguments in the former speaker’s landmark trial by ...