Michael Madigan says his friendship with co-defendant Mike McClain …
1 day ago · Michael Madigan says his friendship with co-defendant Mike McClain survived 'until recently' The brief remark offered the greatest public glimpse into the relationship between the two men, aside ...
Back on the Witness Stand, Michael Madigan Rejects Bribery and …
1 day ago · Madigan, who is charged alongside his longtime right-hand man Michael McClain, is alleged to have orchestrated multiple corruption schemes, wielding his political power to reward loyal allies and enrich himself. He and McClain are charged with racketeering, bribery and wire fraud. They have each pleaded not guilty.
Federal prosecutors rest their case against Illinois' once-powerful ...
Dec 18, 2024 · Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy, outlined in a sweeping 117-page indictment alleging five separate schemes. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday.
Michael McClain Archives – Muddy River News
Dec 15, 2024 · A judge on Wednesday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion to dismiss some of the charges he faces before trial next week. Judge John Robert Blakey also denied a motion from Madigan’s co-defendant in …
Prosecutors rest case in Madigan federal corruption trial
Dec 18, 2024 · Madigan, 82, who was House speaker for over three decades, and co-defendant Michael McClain, 72, his close ally and a longtime lobbyist, are both charged in a 23-count indictment for bribery,...
McClain, three others convicted of conspiracy in ‘ComEd Four’ trial
May 2, 2023 · CHICAGO (Tribune News Service) — A federal jury on Tuesday convicted the “ComEd Four” defendants of the lead charge alleging they conspired to bribe Illinois' Democratic House Speaker Michael...
McClain attorneys rest case - ABC7 Chicago
4 days ago · McClain's defense attorneys called their 1st witness Wednesday morning. The former lobbyist's attorneys called Steve Selcke, a former AT&T executive.. His testimony is believed to have derailed ...
McClain defense team rests; Madigan’s counsel now presenting …
Dec 20, 2024 · CHICAGO (WGN) – Day 40 of the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain on Thursday marked the final day of testimony jurors will...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the ... - CBS News
2 days ago · Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges, accusing Madigan of using his power and influence to secure jobs for his ...
Michael McClain’s lawyers want him tried separately from ex …
Jul 20, 2024 · McClain, a longtime confidant of Madigan, is set to go on trial with him Oct. 8 on racketeering, bribery, fraud and attempted extortion charges, but his lawyers argue that Madigan’s apparent defense strategy involved blaming McClain.