Ex-Speaker of House Michael Madigan faces cross-examination

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wraps testimony in own his defense
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stepped down from the witness stand Tuesday after days of testifying in his own defense in his corruption trial. It is up to the jury eventually to decide if Madigan's testimony helped or hurt his case.
Ex-Speaker of the House Michael Madigan faces cross-examination
Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in his public corruption trial.
Daywatch: Prosecutor launches into Michael Madigan
Good morning, Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for jobs with utility giant Commonwealth Edison had actually done little or nothing for the money.
Meet the prosecutor challenging Michael Madigan on the witness stand
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu is one member of a larger team of prosecutors who summoned 50 witnesses in a bid to prove Madigan guilty. Still, the one-on-one exchange between the two men could prove to be one of the most pivotal moments of the trial.
Attorneys discuss issues as Madigan cross-examination looms
The U.S. government’s cross-examination of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to start Monday afternoon at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago.
Cross-examination of ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to begin, a defining moment in the landmark trial
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to face a tough cross-examination by prosecutors in his federal corruption trial Monday, in what promises to be a defining moment in the landmark case.
Michael Madigan questioned by prosecutors, trial recap
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan faces charges of racketeering, bribery, wire fraud and extortion based on allegations that he sold access to his public office to enrich himself and his friends.
‘So you elected to put a knife into his back?’: Madigan grilled over comments about Cullerton
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan was grilled at his corruption trial on Tuesday about a comment on federal wiretaps, ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Prosecutors grill former IL speaker during cross-examination
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‘I Put the Knife Into Cullerton’: Madigan Details Falling Out With Senate President as Testimony Continues
Tuesday marked Madigan’s fourth day on the witness stand and his second facing cross-examination by government prosecutors.
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In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling 'the whole truth'
The assistant U.S. attorney who’s spent nearly half of his career as a prosecutor with Madigan in his crosshairs wasted no ...
Prosecutors play unheard recording, try to catch Michael Madigan in lie during cross-examination
When Michael Madigan chose to take the stand in his own defense last week, his decision stunned most legal and political ...
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Federal prosecutors begin cross-examination of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
FILE - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan arrives at federal court where he is on trial for charges in a ...
Michael Madigan takes the stand to make his case: 'When people asked me for help … I tried to help them'
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...
Prosecutors highlight key conflict in Madigan's corruption trial
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi got a prominent seat in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's private box for the ...