Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

Madigan defense focuses on star witness credibility in corruption trial: 'Sly as a fox'
After nearly three months of testimony, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is approaching its conclusion.
Madigan defense attacks credibility of star witness, former Chicago alderman in closing arguments
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's defense team argued that his behavior was legitimate as part of his private law firm's efforts to win new clients, while his former Chicago alderman Danny Solis testified about a $10,
‘Mike is not corrupt,’ defense attorney insists at Madigan corruption trial
Michael Madigan’s defense team has begun closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan attorney Dan Collins opened Friday afternoon by quoting his client,
Closing arguments continue slowly 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
Wiretaps key to Michael Madigan corruption trial
Real estate lawyer Michael Madigan, a lawmaker for 50 years, is accused of using ComEd as his “personal piggy bank.”
Madigan’s ‘Make Mike Money Plan’: Closing Arguments Continue in Landmark Corruption Trial
Thursday marked the second day of closing arguments in the speaker’s landmark racketeering and bribery trial, as prosecutors continued detailing the five corruption schemes Madigan allegedly orchestrated.
Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense begins closing arguments 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.
Afternoon Briefing: Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial
Good afternoon, Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable nickname for the former speaker
‘Used and abused their positions': Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial
Friday concluded day three of closing arguments in the corruption trial for former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan and longtime political advisor Michael McClain.
Feds wrap argument against Madigan: 'The corrupt way was the way it was'
To convict Michael Madigan of a racketeering conspiracy, jurors will need to find that Madigan or his close ally agreed that two so-called racketeering acts would be committed — not that they were actually carried out.
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‘A malignant tumor:’ Defense attorney rips ex-Chicago alderman-turned FBI informant in federal corruption trial
Madigan's attorney Dan Collins also warned jurors that ex-Chicago alderman-turned FBI informant Danny Solis is ...
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A ‘Malignant Tumor’: Madigan Defense Takes Aim at Disgraced Ex-Ald. Danny Solis in Closing Arguments
Monday marked the fourth day of closing arguments in Michael Madigan’s landmark corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal ...
Madigan attorney calls indictment 'a worthless piece of paper'
Closing arguments by defense attorneys are expected to finish Tuesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House ...
The ‘Make Michael Madigan Money Plan’ was powerful speaker’s focus, feds argue in waning days of corruption trial
In his testimony earlier this month, former House Speaker Michael Madigan cast himself as a champion of the working class, a ...
Feds continue to lay out Madigan's corruption scheme in closings: 'Give it to me, before I give it to you'
The prosecutor made her comment as she continued her closing argument and began to wade into allegations involving AT&T and former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo.