前伊利诺伊州众议院议长Michael Madigan因受贿和敲诈而面临审判,被控利用自己的作用通过有利的立法获得工作。 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces trial for bribery and racketeering, accused of using his role to secure jobs via favorable legislation.
前伊利诺斯州众议院议长Michael Madigan的腐败审判本周恢复进行。 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial resumed this week. Fidel Marquez是一名合作证人,他作证说,Madigan和共同被告Michael McClain据称通过有利于ComEd的立法,利用自己的作用为同伙谋取工作。 Fidel Marquez, a cooperating witness, testified about a scheme where Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain allegedly used their roles to secure jobs for associates by passing legislation favorable to ComEd. 马迪根被指控犯有 23 项贿赂和敲诈勒索罪，他的辩护方声称这些行为是合法的。 Charged with 23 counts of bribery and racketeering, Madigan's defense claims the actions were legal favors. 审判最初估计持续10-11周,可能延长至13周。 The trial, initially estimated to last 10-11 weeks, may extend to 13 weeks.