Pay attention to corruption trials relating to Madigan
Pretty much the whole recent AT&T trial revolved around the prosecution’s theory that former Rep. Eddie Acevedo's hiring was ...
Jury now weighing whether former AT&T exec accused of bribing Madigan played politics or committed crime
In the end, after all the sweating by AT&T President Paul La Schiazza over House Speaker Michael Madigan’s power to block ...
Judge declares mistrial in Madigan-linked corruption case
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked 11-1 on charges alleging former AT&T Illinois leader Paul La Schiazza ...
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AT&T jury hangs up — mistrial declared in case of former exec accused of bribing Madigan, weeks before ex-speaker's own trial
The key players in the scheme involved Michael McClain, Madigan’s longtime friend who was widely seen as Madigan’s ...
Why this hung jury matters to Madigan
At the heart of the issue: Was the hiring of Acevedo at the urging of Madigan aide Michael McClain a case of a lobbyist ...