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Defense begins closing arguments in Madigan corruption trial

Chicago Tribune · 12h

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.

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 Sun-Times · 2d

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 his record-breaking 36-year tenure as the leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.

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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 ...

12h

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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