Former Speaker Michael Madigan’s racketeering trial set for April 2024 – Chicago Sun-Times*

Chicago’s federal court has been trying to play catch-up this year following the lengthy delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Madigan confidant Michael McClain is set to go to trial in March, along with ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker, and onetime City Club President JayDoherty. Also set to go to trial this year are Timothy Mapes, Madigan’s former chief of staff, and Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke.    
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Tom Paine's Ghost
3 years ago

The slow walking of these trials is disgusting. There are two tiers of justice in America: one for the Democrats and one for the chumbolones. Madigan is likely collecting pension money and laughing.

Pat S.
3 years ago

He’ll never stand trial – too many skeletons in too many politicians’ closets.

Mr Peabody's Boy Sherman
3 years ago

Why not start the trial after they are all dead?

Bill
3 years ago

Because if they started the trials before they were all dead, they would all talk; and that is the last thing that anyone wants…

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