Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan cross-examined by prosecutors as corruption trial continues
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is facing cross-examination Monday in his own political corruption trial. He decided to take the stand last week to testify in his own defense. Madigan has been on trial for months,
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Prosecutors grill former IL speaker during cross-examination
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. "You didn't have an idea that your precinct captain wasn't doing a lick of work for ComEd? Is that your testimony?" prosecutor Amarjeet Bhachu said.
Ex-Speaker of the House Michael Madigan faces cross-examination
Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in his public corruption trial.
Federal prosecutors begin cross-examination of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, Oct. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) CHICAGO (CN) — Former ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own corruption trial
Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues testimony in Chicago
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan enters the federal court building in Chicago Jan. 13, 2025, where federal prosecutors are expected to begin cross examination in his corruption trial.
Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies about "quid pro quo" call from former Ald. Danny Solis
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Prosecutors cross-examine Madigan in corruption trial
The prosecution continued to remind the jury about the crux of the case. That Madigan allegedly hired his confidants for his own benefit.
Cross-examination of former Speaker Madigan in racketeering trial begins
The 12th floor courtroom and two overflow rooms were filled as federal prosecutors began their cross-examination of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his ongoing federal racketeering conspiracy trial.
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‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan as cross-examination begins
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