Mike Madigan - Wikipedia
Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. [1] He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. [ 2 ]
Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
3 days ago · Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the second week of testimony in his corruption trial on Oct. 31, 2024. CHICAGO – Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested their case Thursday, marking the beginning of the end of the longtime Democratic powerbroker’s ...
Michael Madigan trial: Will the landmark case drive reform?
1 day ago · The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential make-or-break ...
Michael Madigan trial updates: Former Illinois House speaker …
Jan 13, 2025 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes …
Jan 7, 2025 · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.
Timeline of the Michael Madigan corruption trial in Illinois | STLPR
Dec 9, 2024 · The high-profile racketeering bribery trial of former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant, Michael McClain, has been the most highly-anticipated trial in years.
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now …
Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.
Timeline: Key moments in the Michael Madigan federal …
Dec 9, 2024 · The high-profile racketeering bribery trial of former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant, Michael McClain, has been the most highly-anticipated trial in years.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving ...
Oct 9, 2024 · CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is …
Michael Madigan racketeering trial gets underway: 'The …
Oct 21, 2024 · A federal prosecutor accused former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan of “corruption at the highest levels of state government” as opening statements finally got underway Monday in Madigan’s highly anticipated racketeering conspiracy trial.