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Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

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.

Chicago Tribune · 2h

Afternoon Briefing: Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

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: the Sphinx.

Yahoo · 1h

Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, following a 12-hour closing argument delivered by the government over two and a half days.

Prosecutors describe ‘Make Mike Madigan Money Plan’

Prosecutors say the “Make Mike Madigan Money Plan” helped the former Illinois House speaker’s law firm gain profits.

'Just leave it in my hands,' Madigan told Solis about state board position

Prosecutors have resumed their closing arguments at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan at ...

Madigan was involved in bogus AT&T contract 'from Step One,' prosecutor tells jury in racketeering trial

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.

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Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

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