Juan Ochoa testifies about ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in ComEd board appointment
Former ComEd board member Juan Ochoa testified Tuesday that then-House Speaker Michael Madigan backed him for the lucrative position with the utility after two of his political mentors, U.S. Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia,
Former ComEd board member testifies about how he got his seat in Mike Madigan corruption trial
CHICAGO (CN) — Juan Ochoa, a former board member of Illinois' largest electric utility company ComEd, took the stand Tuesday in the ongoing federal corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Former Speaker-backed ComEd board member testifies at Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Former ComEd board member Juan Ochoa has completed his testimony at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, enters the federal ...
Mike Madigan trial: FBI agents testify on search warrants in former IL speaker trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise," where they say he allegedly committed crimes for his personal gain and that of his political allies.
Juan Ochoa testifies about Michael Madigan’s role in ComEd board appointment
Former ComEd board member Juan Ochoa testified Tuesday that then-House Speaker Michael Madigan backed him for the lucrative position with the utility after two of his political mentors, U.S. Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia,
FBI agents testify on search warrants in Madigan trial Monday
The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continued Monday. A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple charges after state police said she drove the wrong way while intoxicated on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire over the weekend.
VIDEO: Former ComEd board member to testify in Madigan corruption trial
Former Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority CEO Juan Ochoa is expected to report to the witness stand today at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago.
Judge says Madigan corruption trial to continue through mid-January
A federal judge told a Chicago jury Monday that the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could continue through mid-January. The trial was initially expected to wrap up before the end of the year,
Madigan jury expected to hear from precinct captain
Jurors in the Michael Madigan corruption trial on Wednesday are expected to hear testimony from legendary 13th Ward precinct ...
Precinct captain details political work for Madigan, compensation from his associates
Prosecutors have introduced a new witness for jurors at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker ...
Jurors hear Madigan pushed Latino businessman for ComEd board after winning Gutierrez support
Jurors in Michael Madigan's federal racketeering conspiracy trial on Tuesday heard the saga of Juan Ochoa, who Madigan pushed ...
Madigan jury sees ‘Magic Lobbyist List’ seized from co-defendant during FBI search
The Madigan allies were paid through trusted lobbyists, including longtime Madigan staffer Shaw Decremer, former Democratic ...
Former Navy Pier, McCormick Place boss takes stand in ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan trial
Ochoa is a politically connected businessman and a close friend of former Congressman Luis Gutierrez. He once served as the ...
Madigan jurors hear about $1.3 million funneled to speaker's allies by ComEd for do-nothing jobs
Judge John Blakey also told jurors Monday that Madigan's trial is no longer expected to wrap up by the end of the year.
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More political names surface at Madigan's bribery and racketeering trial in Illinois
Past and present Illinois politicians have figured prominently in wiretapped conversations introduced by prosecutors at the ...
Mike Madigan trial updates: Star witness wraps up testimony after 6 days on stand
The prosecution's star witness, Fidel Marquez, wrapped up his testimony on Thursday after 6 days on the stand in Michael ...