‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into Madigan as cross-examination begins
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for jobs with utility giant Commonwealth Edison had actually done little or nothing for the money.
Michael Madigan questioned by prosecutors, trial recap
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan faces charges of racketeering, bribery, wire fraud and extortion based on allegations that he sold access to his public office to enrich himself and his friends.
Ex-Speaker of the House Michael Madigan faces cross-examination
Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in his public corruption trial.
Daywatch: Prosecutor launches into Michael Madigan
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for jobs with utility giant Commonwealth Edison had actually done ...
Meet the prosecutor challenging Michael Madigan on the witness stand
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu is one member of a larger team of prosecutors who summoned 50 witnesses in a bid to prove Madigan guilty. Still, the one-on-one exchange between the two men could prove to be one of the most pivotal moments of the trial.
Attorneys discuss issues as Madigan cross-examination looms
The U.S. government’s cross-examination of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to start Monday afternoon at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago.
Cross-examination of ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to begin, a defining moment in the landmark trial
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to face a tough cross-examination by prosecutors in his federal corruption trial Monday, in what promises to be a defining moment in the landmark case.
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Madigan testifies he didn’t know political allies ‘made out like bandits ... for very little work’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan retook the witness stand in his federal corruption trial on Monday this time ...
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Prosecutors Get Chance to Question Michael Madigan in Ex-Speaker’s Landmark Corruption Trial
Michael Madigan, who is charged alongside his longtime right-hand man Michael McClain, is alleged to have orchestrated ...
Jim Dey: New version of Madigan put on a show for jurors
Illinois political handicappers witnessed this week a previously unimaginable theatrical display, the unveiling of the softer side of the "velvet hammer" who ruled through "fear and intimidation." Yes ...
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Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
In a turn of events, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial.
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Ex-speaker Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Over the past 2½ months, the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has heard the longtime ...
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Illinois Regulators Approve ComEd’s Revised Grid Plan
The Illinois Commerce Commission has signed off on Commonwealth Edison Co.’s second crack at a multi-year grid plan, teeing ...
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Reactions pour in after State of the Commonwealth speech
(LEX 18) — Reactions are coming in following Governor Andy Beshear's State of the Commonwealth speech on Wednesday at the Kentucky Capitol. Attorney General Russell Coleman released the ...
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Back on the Witness Stand, Michael Madigan Rejects Bribery and Quid Pro Quo Allegations in Corruption Trial
As Michael Madigan returned to the witness stand for his second day of testimony Wednesday in his ongoing corruption trial, ...
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‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into Madigan cross-examination
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan Madigan's decision to take the witness stand in his own defense also provided new ...
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Meisel: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
SummaryUnexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois ...