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Closing arguments continue in Madigan corruption trial

‘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.

Chicago Tribune · 15h

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.

ABC 7 Chicago on MSN · 7h

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan defense begins closing arguments in 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.

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Disgraced ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez won’t get a new corruption trial — and holds out hope for Trump pardon

Disgraced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez won’t get a new trial based on an evidence snafu during jury deliberations, ...

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Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end

Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former ...

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