Madigan and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
CHICAGO -- Jury selection is expected to wrap up Monday morning, with opening statements soon after in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan .Over the past two weeks, prosecutors and defense attorneys have picked 12 jurors and four alternates, but must still pick two more alternate jurors before they can begin opening statements.U.S. District Judge Robert Blakey is aiming for opening statements to begin Monday afternoon.
Federal prosecutors have accused Madigan of using his political power for personal gain over a nearly decade-long scheme. Madigan and McClain are accused of a bribery scheme involving multiple businesses—including ComEd—in which the businesses paid Madigan's associates as a reward for their loyalty to Madigan.
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