Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
In the world of Springfield politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the ...
Madigan’s testimony changes ‘rules of the game,’ and jurors may now hear his famous ‘bandits’ comment
Michael Madigan got a preview of what’s to come when Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu asked Judge John Blakey how ...
Michael Madigan takes the stand to make his case: 'When people asked me for help … I tried to help them'
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when ...
‘He should have worked.’ Defendant Madigan testifies about ‘no-work’ job allegations
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has completed his first day of testimony at the longtime Chicago Democrat’s ...
Madigan doesn’t want prosecutors to ask partner about law firm profits
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want prosecutors to ask his long-time law partner about the profits ...
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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 ...
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Cracks appear between Mike Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain in federal corruption trial
Mike Madigan and Mike McClain have known each other since they both were state representatives in the 1970s, but their ...
WATCH: Madigan may testify at his corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may testify at his own public corruption trial. Lawyers conferred Tuesday ...
Courtroom experts say Mike Madigan taking stand in corruption trial is risky, but could pay off
Cheronis, who's defended alleged racketeers and international spies to movie moguls accused of sexual assault and a witness in the Madigan trial, Lou Lang, said putting Madigan on the stand is a risk.
Michael Madigan takes the stand: ‘When people asked me for help … I tried to help them’
Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption ...