Former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan faces corruption trial, with defense questioning key witness credibility.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and lobbyist Michael McClain are facing a 23-count corruption trial, with Madigan's defense focusing on discrediting key witness Daniel Solis, calling him a "malignant tumor." The defense argues that Madigan did not trade legislation for favors and that no-work contracts were not bribes but political recommendations. Closing arguments have concluded, and the jury is expected to begin deliberations soon.

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