Pay attention to corruption trials relating to Madigan
Pretty much the whole recent AT&T trial revolved around the prosecution’s theory that former Rep. Eddie Acevedo's hiring was ...
Judge declares mistrial in Madigan-linked corruption case
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked 11-1 on charges alleging former AT&T Illinois leader Paul La Schiazza ...
Why this hung jury matters to Madigan
At the heart of the issue: Was the hiring of Acevedo at the urging of Madigan aide Michael McClain a case of a lobbyist ...
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AT&T jury hangs up — mistrial declared in case of former exec accused of bribing Madigan, weeks before ex-speaker's own trial
The key players in the scheme involved Michael McClain, Madigan’s longtime friend who was widely seen as Madigan’s ...
Jury now weighing whether former AT&T exec accused of bribing Madigan played politics or committed crime
In the end, after all the sweating by AT&T President Paul La Schiazza over House Speaker Michael Madigan’s power to block ...