Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces corruption charges for exchanging jobs and contracts for favorable legislation.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces corruption charges linked to Commonwealth Edison and AT&T Illinois, accused of exchanging jobs and contracts for favorable legislation. Madigan's lawyers seek to dismiss charges based on a US Supreme Court decision narrowing a federal bribery statute. Prosecutors argue the decision does not affect their case, and they plan to use "stream of benefits" legal theory to prove implicit quid pro quo. Madigan's trial is set for Oct 8, while related trials are scheduled for September.
August 02, 2024
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