Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan heads to trial this week
The 82-year-old is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility ...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, ...
Jury selection set to begin in corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker Madigan
A half-century career and status as Illinois’ most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago with a 24-count charge of ...
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan loses bid to dismiss bribery charges ahead of trial
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the ...
Mike Madigan, once state's most influential powerbroker, faces corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will face a federal racketeering conspiracy beginning this week.
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Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Speaker Madigan
CHICAGO — Jury selection begins this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose ...
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Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as a ...
Judge won't dismiss several criminal counts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the criminal charges ...
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's Bid for Dismissal Denied Days Before Trial
The indictment, adding layers to the narrative of Illinois' political tapestry, delineates a bribery scheme fingered at intertwining multiple businesses, including ComEd; these businesses allegedly ...
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Madigan judge refuses to toss counts after Supreme Court ruling limited bribery law
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan walks with attorneys Wednesday into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Patricia Nabong/Sun-Times Share Nine months ago ...