Trial expected to last months
A judge denied a defense motion to exclude some evidence in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan 's federal corruption trial Thursday.Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise," where they say he allegedly committed crimes for his personal gain and that of his political allies.What to expect from months-long Madigan trialJust after 9:30 a.m.
Defense attorneys filed a motion to exclude any references to the creation of documents and phone calls about tax issues with Kevin Quinn. Longtime Mike Madigan aide Will Cousineau testified in the former Illinois House speaker's corruption trial for the 2nd day Wednesday. The issue for now remains unresolved, but is expected to be taken up again Thursday before the jury is convened. Will Cousineau will also return to the stand.Longtime Madigan aide Will Cousineau is continuing his testimony for a 2nd day.Cousineau served a dual role as both Madigan's issues director and political director of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
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