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Co-defendant Mike McClain's defense attorney said this trial is about lobbying and politics during closing arguments Tuesday. McClain is charged in only six of the 23 counts.

Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday in the corruption trial of the former IL speaker.

A frame from undercover video captured Aug. 18, 2014, featuring former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (right), presented to a jury during Madigan's corruption trial Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

CHICAGO – Friday concluded day three of closing arguments in the corruption trial for former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan and longtime political advisor Michael McClain.