Madigan filed a notice of appeal on July 23. On Nov. 3, the ex-speaker’s attorneys filed a brief arguing that he is entitled to acquittal on all counts of his conviction. #appeal #michaelmadigan
Bailey sharply criticized Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing the Democratic governor of failing to push for meaningful reform while Madigan was still in power. #reform
After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict
The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the FBI investigation surrounding him in early 2021, faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, extortion and wire fraud. #madigan
A federal jury on Thursday heard from agents involved in those searches – both of whom said they found no evidence of work product Olivo or the other subcontractors did on behalf of ComEd. #trial
Former ComEd executive and cooperating witness Fidel Marquez is expected to return to the witness stand after three days of direct testimony last week. #trial