The defense team for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan presented their closing arguments, challenging the government's case of corruption and bribery. Attorney Dan Collins urged the jury to view Madigan as a man and fellow citizen, emphasizing that the indictment itself is not evidence. Meanwhile, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur asserted that the government had proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, highlighting the close working relationship between Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain. The jury is expected to begin deliberations on Tuesday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, following a 12-hour closing argument delivered by the government over two and a half days.
While embarking on a point by point takedown of the corruption and bribery accusations against the former Illinois House speaker, Collins said prosecutors failed to meet their burden in proving any of the charges against him, calling their arguments misleading.Earlier Friday, however, in wrapping up the government's closing argument, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur told the jury, "We have proven to you beyond a reasonable doubt each of the counts alleged in the indictment.
Instead, it's on the agreement between the parties to participate in a criminal enterprise that affects interstate commerce by committing at least two criminal acts within a specified timeframe.
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