Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutor says as closing arguments begin
CHICAGO — Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors said at the outset of marathon closing arguments in Madigan’s corruption trial.
Closing arguments continue in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments are set to continue Thursday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic powerbroker of lying to the jury when he testified in his own defense earlier this month.
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: ‘Madigan abused the tremendous power he wielded’
The arguments follow 11 weeks of testimony in which jurors heard from 63 witnesses. Most notable among them was Michael Madigan himself.
Closing arguments in landmark trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan expected Wednesday
After three months, more than five dozen witnesses and an array of thorny legal scuffles, attorneys in the landmark corruption trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan are slated to begin presenting closing arguments Wednesday.
Closing Arguments Heard in Historic Corruption Trial of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Prosecutors deliver closing arguments in Michael Madigan's corruption trial, accusing him of leading a criminal enterprise.
'Power and profit': Prosecutors summarize case against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Closing arguments begin in federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Former federal prosecutor Chris Hotaling joined ABC7 to discuss key points presented by the prosecution and the defense.
Closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial: Prosecutors allege ex-Speaker conspired for power and profit
Earlier Wednesday, US District Judge John Robert Blakey spent nearly two hours reading more than 100 pages of jury instructions. Legal experts say the bar is high for federal prosecutors, as the government aims to prove conspiracy among the defendants with intent to advance their alleged activities.
Michael Madigan Defense Rests its Case as Landmark Corruption Trial Winds Toward an End
Michael Madigan’s defense team officially rested Thursday morning, nearly three months after opening statements and testimony began in the landmark case.
Closing arguments underway in Madigan’s corruption trial
Closing arguments are underway in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker. Chicago Tribune reporter and author of the book "The House that Mike Madigan Built," Ray Long returns.
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