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ComEd’s former top lawyer takes stand in Madigan corruption trial after state Rep. Bob Rita’s testimony derailed

CHICAGO — In 2011, as Thomas O'Neill was in Springfield pushing for legislation on behalf of utility giant ComEd, he heard one question over and over: What did Michael Madigan think of the bill?
ABC 7 Chicago

ComEd trial: Rep. Bob Rita says ex-Speaker Mike Madigan ruled House through 'fear and intimidation'

State Rep. Bob Rita said he followed the lead of Mike Madigan confidant Mike McClain when supporting a bill at the heart of the ComEd Four trial. CHICAGO (WLS) -- State Rep. Bob Rita said on Tuesday ...
Chicago Tribune

State representative testifies at ‘ComEd Four’ trial that Speaker Michael Madigan ruled caucus ‘through fear and intimidation’

Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita told jurors in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial Monday that former House Speaker Michael Madigan for years had “total control” of the state General Assembly and ruled his ...
ABC 7 Chicago

ComEd Four trial: Jury hears phone calls between ex-Speaker Mike Madigan, defendant Mike McClain

In his testimony during the ComEd Four trial, current executive Scott Vogt said then-COO Anne Pramaggiore "pretty much ran the show." CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday began with the playing of several phone ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation,’ ComEd bribery trial jurors told

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