Madigan

Confidant Seeks Separate Trial From Illinois Powerhouse Madigan, Cites Unique Defense Strategies

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Chicago, IL – Amidst a sprawling federal corruption case, lawyers for Michael McClain, a former lobbyist and advisor to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, are making moves to separate their client’s trial from that of Madigan. In arguments presented on Friday, McClain’s legal team insists that combining the cases would unfairly prejudice their client, as they anticipate Madigan’s defense may shift blame onto McClain. Both figures are accused of serious charges including racketeering, bribery, fraud, and attempted extortion with their trial set to commence on October 8. This joint trial stems from allegations that both … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more