CHICAGO (WLS) — Closing arguments continue Thursday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia Schwartz wrapped up her arguments, and Diane MacArthur will take over after lunch.
Schwartz focused on the conspiracy and bribery charges that Madigan and McClain are facing in connection to ComEd and AT&T.
She also portrayed Madigan as a liar for making inconsistent statements.
The government began their closing arguments on Wednesday just after 2 p.m., with an 800-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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The government’s closing is expected to take up most of the day Thursday before moving on to both Madigan and McClain.
The case could go to the jury by Monday.
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