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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 · 10h

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.

‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing Arguments in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Trial

Prosecutors began wrapping up their final summations Friday on Day 3 of closing arguments in the former speaker’s landmark trial by presenting an overview of how the various bribery and corruption schemes alleged in the government’s 23-charge indictment all come together under count one: racketeering conspiracy.

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Madigan's attorney makes his case to the jury: 'The government sees the myth. They do not see the man.”

It's the final presentation from Madigan’s attorneys before jurors begin to deliberate the sweeping racketeering conspiracy ...

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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.

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Prosecutor says Madigan should’ve heeded ‘wrong way’ signs but instead pursued profit

MacArthur pointed to a January 2018 call in which Madigan asked Solis about the status of another proposed West Loop ...

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As closings begin in Madigan trial, here's a look at the lawyers' target audience: The jury

Michael Madigan’s jury is made up of ordinary Illinoisans whose lives have likely been affected by the former speaker, given ...

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