11 jurors chosen for Michael Madigan trial; 1 more, 6 alternates to go
CHICAGO — One juror selection remains for Michael Madigan’s corruption trial after three were appointed Friday, bringing the total to 11. Six alternates must also be selected before the trial begins.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan Corruption Trial Begins Jury Selection
Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history. Madigan, 83, faces charges in a sprawling racketeering and bribery case involving millions of dollars and Illinois' largest utility,
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.
Jury selection for Madigan trial slows further with no one chosen in first Wednesday session
A day and a half of intensive questioning yielded no new jurors by midday Wednesday in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, as the already sluggish pace of jury selection slowed to a crawl. From Tuesday morning to midday Wednesday,
Trial of former Illinois speaker Madigan slows further with no jurors chosen for 2nd straight day
Two days of intensive questioning this week have yielded no new jurors in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, as the already sluggish pace of jury selection slowed to a crawl Wednesday. Although U.
Jury selection continues as Madigan faces ‘laundry list’ of misconduct charges
An Illinois reform advocate says the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should send an “important signal” that the days of the “Chicago Way” need to come to an end. Jury selection for United States of America v.
Jury selection enters second week in landmark Madigan corruption case
Jury selection in the landmark corruption trial of former Democratic political powerhouse Michael Madigan resumed Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, with seven panel members still needed to be selected before the opening statements begin.
No jurors picked in Illinois' landmark Madigan corruption case Tuesday as painstaking selection process enters second week
The corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan inched closer to opening statements Tuesday as lawyers spent another long day questioning potential jurors about their backgrounds and feelings about the landmark case.
Slow-paced jury selection enters 6th day in Madigan corruption trial
After five days of jury selection in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the court is still looking for a twelfth juror and six alternates. Judge John Robert Blakey is presiding over the case at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.
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Michael Madigan’s friendship with alleged fixer could be tested during their corruption trial
When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was “at the bridge with my musket ...
Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
The United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain is one of the biggest public corruption cases ever brought in ...
Michael Madigan meets a few of the people who could decide his fate — just 3 jurors chosen
The ex-speaker also crossed paths with his onetime friend, Michael McClain. The relationship between the pair has been examined in multiple corruption trials in Chicago. Now they’re finally on trial ...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, ...
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Woman who reported sex harassment in Madigan camp to testify at ex-speaker’s racketeering trial
Still, Hampton’s testimony is expected to lend context to wiretapped recordings the jury will hear later in the trial where Madigan’s longtime confidant and co-defendant, Michael McClain ...
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Selection of jurors underway for trial of former Illinois House speaker
Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain arrived separately to the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago Wednesday morning. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ...
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Michael Madigan among the cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases
Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. Here's a look at the individuals and businesses caught in the crossfire ...