‘Magic list’ of Madigan-connected lobbyists shown to jury in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Out of all the electronics, emails, and other documents seized by the FBI in a raid on the downstate Quincy home of Michael McClain in May 2019, one item stood out. Inside a tote bag in McClain’s silver Toyota Avalon were handwritten notes scrawled on stationery from a Chicago boutique hotel,
Judge says Madigan corruption trial to continue through mid-January
A federal judge told a Chicago jury Monday that the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could continue through mid-January. The trial was initially expected to wrap up before the end of the year,
Madigan trial: FBI unveils alleged 'magic list' of high-powered lobbyists
CHICAGO - The Mike Madigan corruption trial entered its fifth week of testimony on Monday. Jurors were shown a printed email, allegedly created by Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain, listing high-powered lobbyists connected to Madigan—a list McClain referred to as the "Magic List.
‘Magic list’ of Madigan-connected lobbyists shown to jury in ex-Illinois speaker’s corruption trial
Inside a tote bag in McClain’s silver Toyota Avalon were handwritten notes scrawled on stationery from a Chicago boutique hotel, listing the names of allies of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan who’d gone on to lucrative lobbying careers. Among the ...
Mike Madigan trial updates: Star witness wraps up testimony after 6 days on stand
The prosecution's star witness, Fidel Marquez, wrapped up his testimony on Thursday after 6 days on the stand in Michael ...
FBI agents testify on search warrants in Madigan trial Monday
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Quid pro quo allegations are key in Madigan corruption trial
Quid pro quo allegations are a key part of the U.S. government’s corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: FBI agents testify on search warrants in former IL speaker trial
FBI Special Agent Anna Olin next spoke on the search warrant at Shaw Decremer's multi-unit condominium on May 14, 2019. FBI Special Agent Katharine Heide spoke before the lunch break. Court will ...
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More political names surface at Madigan's bribery and racketeering trial in Illinois
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‘The speaker jumped all over it’: Jurors hear call where Madigan talks about getting job for state rep’s wife
Jurors in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday heard a series of never-before-played ...
Defense hammers star Madigan witness on gun form gaffe, divorce, memory, motive: 'Did you really believe that?'
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and an ally are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Madigan is accused of ...
FBI agents testify on search warrants in former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan trial
Prosecutors have essentially called one FBI agent for each of the search warrants executed on the homes/offices of Mike ...
Madigan defense pushes away from co-defendant, attacks credibility of key witness
The corruption charges against former House Speaker Michael Madigan are in many ways tethered to his longtime confidant, ...