
McClain's defense finishes closing as court ends Tuesday
McClain's defense finished closing arguments at the end of the day Tuesday.
While McClain has already been convicted for his role in the ComEd scheme at a separate trial nearly two years ago, the jury does not know this. Though, they may wonder why he is not charged in the ComEd-related counts contained within the indictment.
What they have seen and heard over the course of the last three months is a mountain of government exhibits, including wiretapped phone calls and meetings, where McClain aggressively pushed to get Madigan's alleged requests approved.
The government will conduct its rebuttal Wednesday, after which the jury will begin their deliberations.