Attorney’s for former House Speaker Mike Madigan rest their case in his corruption trial

The defense has rested its case in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Madigan faces 23 counts of bribery and racketeering. The jury was sent home early today and will be back in the courtroom for closing arguments that are expected to begin on Wednesday. Closing arguments are expected to last three days. Also today the judge in the trial denied a motion for co defendant Mike McClain’s motion to separate his trial from Madigan’s. McClain was a long time confidante to Madigan.