Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's fate in the hands of a jury
The fate of one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is now in the hands of a jury. The latest: Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up Wednesday afternoon,
Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
Jury Deliberations Underway in Michael Madigan’s Landmark Corruption Case
Jury deliberations finally got underway Wednesday afternoon in the landmark corruption trial of powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan after six days of closing arguments.
Jury now deliberating fate of ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan, confidant following 4-month trial
Nearly four months after they were first called to Chicago’s federal courthouse, jurors have begun deliberating in the most consequential Illinois public corruption case in years: the racketeering case of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidante,
Madigan case: Jury to decide fate of alleged 'Grand Masters of Corruption'
Jurors started deliberating at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
Jurors begin deliberating in Madigan corruption case after hearing more than 60 witnesses over 3 months
The investigation that led to Michael Madigan’s indictment changed the course of Chicago history. It also prompted a historic trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse that began in October and gave jurors a front-row seat to raw Illinois politics as it was practiced in the previous decade.
Jury deliberations begin in Michael Madigan corruption trial
After more than three months, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now in the hands of a jury.
Prosecutor tells jury 'these guys are not stupid' at Madigan trial
Government attorneys have started their final rebuttal at the bribery, racketeering and official misconduct trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
Madigan trial text updates: Be the first to know when the jury reaches a verdict
The Sun-Times is providing free text updates as attorneys wrap up closing arguments in the corruption trial of the former Illinois House Speaker.
Prosecutors ready rebuttal before Madigan corruption case goes to jury
Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday after the prosecution’s rebuttal case at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Assistant U.
Jury begins deliberations in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan faces a 23-count indictment in federal court, charging him with racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion.
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Co-defendant Mike McClain's defense attorney said this trial is about lobbying and politics during closing arguments Tuesday.
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‘The Story Isn’t True’: Attorney for Madigan Co-Defendant Rejects Bribery Allegations in Closing Arguments
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Madigan attorney calls indictment ‘a worthless piece of paper’
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Madigan's lawyer gives longtime ally McClain a new moniker: 'Mr. Important'
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A ‘Malignant Tumor’: Madigan Defense Takes Aim at Disgraced Ex-Ald. Danny Solis in Closing Arguments
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WATCH: Defense attorney says jury stands between Madigan and 'misguided prosecution'
Michael Madigan’s defense team has resumed closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in ...