Defense says prosecutors relying on ‘guesswork and speculation’ in alleging abuse of power at ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan’s landmark trial
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, federal prosecutors said in opening statements at Madigan’s public corruption trial Monday,
Opening statements expected to begin corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday morning, with opening statements soon after in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Over the past two weeks, prosecutors and defense attorneys have picked 12 jurors and four alternates,
Madigan's team says powerful politician 'incorruptible' as corruption trial starts
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was not an all powerful state politician who corruptly controlled Springfield, but an "incorruptible" man focused on serving his constituents,
With legacy on the line, ex-Speaker Madigan lends his singular focus as corruption trial gets underway
Michael Madigan’s record-breaking stretch at the pinnacle of Illinois politics didn’t happen by accident. A legendary tactician, Madigan knew the rules and in some cases even crafted them. To build power and maintain control,
Michael Madigan's corruption trial begins with harsh opening statements from prosecutors
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
Opening statements set to begin in Madigan corruption trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys selected a jury along with six alternates on Monday before breaking for lunch, making way for opening arguments to begin this afternoon
Concerns raised about Idaho’s new public defense system. Several attorneys have left
The new Office of the State Public Defender changed the system across Idaho for those charged with crimes needing a lawyer appointed.
Madigan accused of running 'campaign of bribery,' but defense says case is based on 'unreliable sources'
The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...
Israeli strikes pound Lebanon and Gaza
Israel is pounding Gaza and Lebanon with airstrikes, while the US investigates the leak of classified intelligence about ...
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
CHICAGO (AP) — As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public ...
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Public defense transition gets off to rocky start
Concerns expressed this spring about an upcoming transition of local public criminal defense from county to state ...
Pre-trial set for continuance for former North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault on a student
On Monday, former North Platte Public Schools teacher David Cooper appeared in Lincoln County District Court via Zoom.
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Zuberi defense lawyer says he'll appeal federal kidnap, sex and weapons convictions
The lead defense lawyer for a Klamath Falls man now convicted of federal kidnapping, sex and weapons charges says his client ...
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Shift in Idaho's public defense system raises concerns
BOISE, Idaho — Defense attorneys are sounding the alarm about a recent change in how Idaho's public defenders are paid. "My worst fears about what would happen here in Idaho are coming to," now ...
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Navy announces site for new national museum, set to open to the public by 2030
A new national museum for the U.S. Navy is planned for outside the historic Washington Navy Yard to give the public ...
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Maine Public's Your Vote 2024 guide to the general election
Maine appoints two U.S. senators to represent the state at a national level. Senators serve six-year terms. Maine’s current ...
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Lawyer for news organizations presses Guantanamo judge to make public a plea deal for 9/11 accused
A lawyer for news organizations has urged the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck with ...
ACLU demands dismissal of top lawyer at Oregon public defense agency
A prominent civil rights organization is putting the squeeze on Oregon’s embattled public defense agency for failing to discipline a top lawyer found to have retaliated against female attorneys. An ...