‘You’re a street fighter,’ Madigan confidant counseled former speaker: wiretapped call Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’.
Wiretaps show Madigan, through McClain, forced ally out of legislature to protect himself Government uses recordings, witnesses to portray ex-speaker as all-powerful in Springfield.
Former Speaker Michael Madigan’s racketeering trial set for April 2024 Madigan is accused of leading a “criminal enterprise” for nearly a decade designed to enhance his political power and generate income for his allies and associates.