CHICAGO (WLS) — Co-defendant Mike McClain once more filed a movement to have his case severed from former Illinois Home Speaker Michael Madigan’s Tuesday.
He has mentioned that being tried collectively deprives him of a good trial.
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On Wednesday, attorneys have been speaking about former Alderman-turned-government-mole Danny Solis’ testimony.
They mentioned he leaked info to a Chicago Solar-Instances reporter, however denied chatting with her on the stand.
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FBI Agent Ryan McDonald and Madigan’s Chief Authorized Counsel Heather Wier Vaught took the stand Wednesday, as properly.
Wier Vaught confronted a wide selection of questions.
Madigan’s legal professional requested her if the previous speaker ever advisable a selected individual to her for consideration for a job.
She mentioned, “sure.”
It occurred a dozen or so occasions, Wier Vaught mentioned.
She mentioned it was by no means a requirement.
Wier Vaught mentioned she communicated with the Getzendanner legislation agency at the least as soon as a month to make sure that there was no battle of curiosity between their shoppers/potential shoppers and the speaker of the Home.
Wier Vaught was requested concerning the FEJA (Future Vitality Jobs Act) laws and its passage on Dec. 1, 2016.
She additionally testified how she suggested that they mix the COLR (Service of Final Resort) invoice with the 911 reform. Wier Vaught advisable transferring the invoice to Madigan. The invoice was finally referred to as, and it handed.
She mentioned the speaker typically adopted her suggestions.
Assistant U.S. Legal professional Diane MacArthur requested Wier Vaught if the speaker of the Home had the final word authority to name or not name a invoice on the Home flooring.
She mentioned, “sure.”
She was additionally questioned by the prosecution about her reaching out to Madigan aide Will Cousineau the day the FBI raided McClain’s home in 2019. They met on a bench on the Illinois State Library.
When requested concerning the Rauner-Madigan relationship, Wier Vaught mentioned, “We have been in the midst of a political battle.”
At one level in the course of the negotiations, Wier Vaught instructed Madigan that McClain was driving her loopy.
Madigan mentioned “Deal with McClain like a lobbyist.”
Wier Vaught mentioned she represented Madigan because the speaker of the Home but in addition in several capacities.
She represented the thirteenth Ward and the Buddies of Michael J. Madigan.
Madigan completed his testimony Tuesday, after 4 days on the witness stand.
Closing arguments are set to start subsequent week.
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