Jury deliberations continue at ex-speaker’s corruption trial

Published February 4, 2025 9:56am ET



(The Center Square) – The jury has completed a third full day of deliberations at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

The longtime speaker and Democratic Party of Illinois chairman was indicted on March 2nd, 2022. He’s accused of using his official position as speaker to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.

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