Trial expected to last months
CHICAGO --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.Jury enters courtroom; Marquez takes stand for 6th dayThe 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.Before that, the judge and attorneys went over some provisions and evidence that will be introduced during Danny Solis' testimony, mainly over the legality of his using certain campaign funds for travel and other expenses.The emails were from 2017.Jurors on Wednesday heard what could be crucial new testimony from him.
Moody testified, under oath, to receiving a consulting contract from ComEd, worth over $354,000. Except, he never did any work for ComEd.Attorney Tom Breen will resume his cross-examination Thursday, after court adjourned early. But Breen highlighted the work Moody did for McClain and as a precinct captain, a consultant, a Worth Township highway commissioner and then as a Cook County recorder of deeds.
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