Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in own defense in corruption trial

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1. The Pantagraph

   Ex-Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial ↗ (opens The Pantagraph)

   Published Jan 6, 2025

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   In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial Tuesday.

2. ABC 7 Chicago

   Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in own defense in corruption trial ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

   Published Jan 6, 2025

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   Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his federal corruption trial Tuesday. It was an unexpected move.

3. NBC Chicago

   Michael Madigan to testify in ongoing corruption trial, attorneys say ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Jan 6, 2025

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   In a surprising move, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will testify Tuesday in his ongoing corruption trial, defense attorneys announced.

4. Fox32 Chicago

   Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own corruption trial ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago)

   Published Jan 6, 2025

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   Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.

5. The Pantagraph

   Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial ↗ (opens The Pantagraph)

   Published Jan 6, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   The Pantagraph's feed description

   The longtime House speaker’s decision to testify is a risk, but it’s also a surprise, given the quiet demeanor that was emblematic of his five decades in Springfield.

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