Politics & Government
Corruption Trial Of Longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Begins
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker started by saying, "This is a case about corruption at the highest level."
October 22, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began Monday afternoon after federal prosecutors and defense attorneys wrapped up a lengthy jury selection process.
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The two sides spent more than two weeks picking 12 jurors and six alternates, with the final alternate being picked early Monday afternoon,
U.S. District Judge Robert Blakey said preliminary jury instructions and opening statements would begin around 1:15 p.m. Monday. Prosecutors have asked for two hours for their opening statement, while attorneys for Madigan and his co-defendant have estimated they need one hour each.
