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Mike Madigan trial live updates: Star witness wraps up testimony after 6 days on stand

Trial expected to last months

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Last updated: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:37PM GMT
Madigan, McClain's attorneys question star witness
Star witness Fidel Marquez faced questions from McClain and Madigan's attorney's on Thursday morning.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun.

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.

The blockbuster trial is expected to take several months.

Check back with ABC7 Chicago for live updates.

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3 hours and 15 minutes ago

After star witness wraps up, jury hears more recordings

After the prosecution's star witness wrapped up Thursday, the jury is hearing more secret recordings.

Before the lunch break, no other witness was called to the stand.

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3 hours and 20 minutes ago

Former ComEd exec wraps up testimony on 6th day

Former ComEd exec Fidel Marquez wrapped up his testimony Thursday, after six days on the stand.

During cross-examination, Marquez said "we did favors so our legislative agenda was favorably disposed."

Madigan's attorney went after Marquez's character and credibility again, as well.

4:46 PM GMT

Madigan, McClain's attorneys question star witness

Star witness Fidel Marquez faced questions from McClain and Madigan's attorney's on Thursday morning.

McClain's attorney Patrick Cotter continued his questioning on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Marquez stuttered as he answered an intense cross-examination from Cotter.

Madigan's attorney Tom Breen also questioned Marquez on Thursday.

The judge called a morning recess at about 10:30 a.m.

3:27 PM GMT

Jury enters courtroom; Marquez takes stand for 6th day

The jury entered the courtroom on Thursday at about 9 a.m.

Cross-examination of star witness Fidel Marquez is expected to continue.

Thursday marks the sixth day Marquez takes the stand.

Before the jury entered the courtroom, attorneys discussed whether or not to introduce "certain evidence."