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Michael Madigan and Mike McClain

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty on 10 of 23 public corruption counts, including charges related to bribery conspiracy.

Read more: Madigan Trial in Review

The jury found him not guilty on seven other counts while deadlocking on six counts.

The jury did not render a verdict on the federal government’s overarching racketeering charge against Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain, a longtime Springfield lobbyist. Jurors deadlocked on all six counts involving McClain, who was previously found guilty in 2023 in a related case.

Read more: Michael Madigan: The Rise and Fall

This story will be updated.

 

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