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Madigan attorney Todd PughChicago Tribune
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Michael Madigan and Michael McClain are accused of using Madigan 's political operations to get cushy contracts for loyalists and drum up business for Madigan ’s private law firm.
Both men have denied wrongdoing.
Two major defense witnesses have already concluded their testimony, with notably mixed results.
Madigan 's lawyer testifies AT&T knew it was crucial to remain neutral, if not positive, with the speaker’s office.
The defense also called longtime 13th Ward office employee April Burgos to testify about Madigan the man.
Cretal says he never felt intimidated or fearful in a meeting arranged by then-Ald. Daniel Solis , who was working undercover for the government.
McClain 's attorneys argued he should be severed from Madigan ’s case because of that concern.
But jurors have heard plenty of evidence of the closeness of the two men.
They've seen and heard McClain refer to Madigan by thinly veiled nicknames such as “our Friend ” and “Himself,” monikers.
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