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FBI Agent Jennifer Avila testifying
FBI Agent Jennifer Avila is testifying Wednesday.
The judge also told the jury there is no court Thursday or Friday.
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Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former state Rep. Acevedo to testify in ex-speaker trial
Trial expected to last months
Last updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:33PM GMT
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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Dec 11, 2024, 5:12 PM
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo expected to testify next week
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.
The judge also told Acevedo that if he provides truthful testimony and answers to questions that may incriminate him, it will not be held against him.
The government has applied immunity to him.
He's expected to testify Monday.
Dec 11, 2024, 5:12 PM
Trial to extend into January, judge says
The Madigan trial will extend into January, the judge said Monday.
The trial is running at least two weeks longer than expected, with an end date likely not coming before the middle of January.
2 hours and 44 minutes ago
Barbara Galvin, with AT&T, takes stand
Barbara Galvin, with AT&T, took the stand Wednesday.
She works for AT&T Illinois external legislative affairs, and has been in that role since 2003.
2 hours and 44 minutes ago
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo expected to testify next week
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.
The judge also told Acevedo that if he provides truthful testimony and answers to questions that may incriminate him, it will not be held against him.
The government has applied immunity to him.
He's expected to testify Monday.
2 hours and 44 minutes ago
Judge denies request to dismiss count in Madigan trial
The judge denied a request to dismiss a count against Madigan Tuesday.
Eddie Acevedo was also in court Tuesday, and interviewed by the judge to determine whether he is competent to take the stand as a government witness.
