Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial continues amid uncertainty over the legal definition of "corruptly."

The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues without guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court on the definition of "corruptly," a term central to the federal bribery statute. U.S. District Judge John Blakey ruled the Supreme Court's decision has limited impact, leaving attorneys to rely on previous 7th Circuit Court of Appeals precedents. Madigan faces charges of racketeering and bribery, with the trial expected to conclude later this month.

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