With jury deadlock ending La Schiazza trial, prosecutors in looming Madigan case face clear challenge
After La Schiazza mistrial, all eyes turn to Madigan’s own trial on racketeering charges, which kicks off in less than three weeks and could pose similar problems for prosecutors.
How deadlocked jury in ex-AT&T boss' bribery case could impact Mike Madigan's high-profile trial
A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling tightening the rules around what constitutes bribery, and that may have played a role in Paul La Schiazza's mistrial.
Judge declares mistrial in bribery case against ex-AT&T Illinois boss
The judge overseeing the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois chief Paul La Schiazza has declared a mistrial.
Mistrial declared in trial of former AT&T chief accused of bribing Mike Madigan
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza after jurors informed the court that unanimous verdicts could not be reached. La Schiazza was accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to ...
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
On Thursday afternoon a mistrial was declared in the case against AT&T boss who intended a contract as a bribe to Madigan in order to ensure the passage of AT&T's prized legislation.
Jury to hear closing arguments in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing former speaker Michael Madigan
A federal jury will hear closing arguments Tuesday in the case of ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, who is accused of secretly funneling payments to an ally of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan in an effort to win the powerful Democrat’s support of key legislation in Springfield.
With jury deadlock ending La Schiazza trial, prosecutors in Madigan case face challenge
Now, all eyes turn to Madigan’s own trial on racketeering charges, which kicks off in less than three weeks and could pose similar problems for prosecutors.
Mistrial for former AT&T executive accused of bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Prosecutors said former AT&T President Paul La Schiazza​ paid Madigan allies thousands of dollars in the form of do-nothing contracts.
Mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan
The judge overseeing the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, accused of funneling payments to an ally of Michael Madigan to win the speaker’s support, has declared a mistrial in the case.
Mistrial declared in corruption case against former AT&T Illinois boss
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in a corruption trial tied to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. WGN's Bronagh Tumulty brings you details in how the case got to this point. More info:
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AT&T jury hangs up — mistrial declared in case of former exec accused of bribing Madigan, weeks before ex-speaker's own trial
Madigan to pass legislation in Springfield. Jurors considering the case against Paul La Schiazza deliberated for 14 ½ ...
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Former AT&T Illinois Chief Paul La Schiazza Faces Bribery Charges as Trial Begins in Chicago
Former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza's trial began with openings statements, focusing on his alleged bribery ...
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Bid for new trial over allegedly biased juror tossed
The defendant in a negligence lawsuit related to a car accident cannot obtain a new trial over allegations of an impartial juror, a state appellate panel held.
Pay attention to corruption trials relating to Madigan
Pretty much the whole recent AT&T trial revolved around the prosecution’s theory that former Rep. Eddie Acevedo's hiring was ...
Why this hung jury matters to Madigan
At the heart of the issue: Was the hiring of Acevedo at the urging of Madigan aide Michael McClain a case of a lobbyist ...