Mike Madigan trial updates: Prosecutors near resting case in ex-speaker trial
Sentenced to six months in prison for tax evasion, Acevedo is a one-time member of Madigan's leadership team, who went on to collect $120,000 from ComEd, and another $22,500 from AT &T for what were essentially no-work consulting jobs prosecutors say he obtained thanks to Madigan's influence.
Government to rest as focus turns to AT&T, ex-state rep. at Madigan corruption trial
Government attorneys are wrapping up their case with a focus on AT&T and former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo, D-Chicago, at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.
Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
But on Tuesday, Acevedo was summoned to the Dirksen Federal Courthouse so the judge overseeing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial could evaluate whether he’s fit to testify. And on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John Blakey ordered him to come back next week to appear on the witness stand under an immunity order.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former state Rep. Acevedo to testify in ex-speaker trial
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo is expected to testify next week. The judge said Wednesday he weighed Acevedo's credibility and competency, given his dementia diagnosis, and said he is required to testify.
Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that former Illinois state Rep. Edward Acevedo must testify in the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is accused of inducing utility giants ComEd and AT&T Illinois to pay Acevedo nearly $150,
AT&T’s involvement in Illinois politics takes focus in Mike Madigan corruption trial
Prosecutors allege AT&T offered a consulting subcontract to an ex-Illinois state representative and Madigan associate, through a consulting firm owned by one of Madigan's former top political staffers.
Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify
A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo to testify in ex-Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
The judge in ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption trial ruled former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo will testify next week.
Madigan judge says ex-Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify at trial, rejects competency concerns
Acevedo plays a role in two alleged bribery schemes in Madigan’s trial involving ComEd and AT&T Illinois. He has never faced criminal charges for that specific conduct, but he served a six-month sentence for a tax evasion charge in a spinoff prosecution.
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo to testify in Madigan trial
The judge in ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption trial ruled former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo will testify next week.
Judge denies acquittal bid for ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
Three months after his trial ended in a hung jury, ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza’s bid for acquittal was denied ...
Ex-AT&T Illinois president still on the hook: Judge won't acquit after mistrial in case with Madigan ties
Jurors in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza heard from more than a dozen witnesses over four days.
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Power of the 'Sphinx' — U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski testifies about influence of Madigan during Pritzker ascension
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan allegedly agreed to help Danny Solis land a paid seat on a government board.
Speaker Sphinx? Sitting U.S. congresswoman testifies about Madigan’s odd Egyptian nickname
The jury in Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has heard many nicknames given to the powerful Democratic House Speaker, from ...
Madigan prosecutors seek to avoid getting hung up again on AT&T conspiracy case
For the second time in three months, the feds have begun to lay out evidence of an alleged conspiracy involving AT&T Illinois ...
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Timeline: Key moments in the Michael Madigan federal corruption trial
Here is a timeline of how the trial has unfolded so far: ...
Jury in Madigan corruption trial hears more on alleged land transfer scheme in Chicago's Chinatown
In the final days of the spring 2018 legislative session, then-Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne had a lobbyist approach her ...