With jury deadlock ending La Schiazza trial, prosecutors in looming Madigan case face clear challenge
Closing arguments in the federal trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, who was accused of bribing House Speaker Michael Madigan, brought an expected crowd to a Chicago courtroom. But only one spectator could claim to have had a direct influence on the proceedings.
How deadlocked jury in ex-AT&T boss' bribery case could impact Mike Madigan's high-profile trial
A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling tightening the rules around what constitutes bribery, and that may have played a role in Paul La Schiazza's mistrial.
Judge declares mistrial in bribery case against ex-AT&T Illinois boss
The judge overseeing the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois chief Paul La Schiazza has declared a mistrial.
Mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan
The judge overseeing the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, accused of funneling payments to an ally of Michael Madigan to win the speaker’s support, has declared a mistrial in the case.
Mistrial declared in trial of former AT&T chief accused of bribing Mike Madigan
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza after jurors informed the court that unanimous verdicts could not be reached. La Schiazza was accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to ...
Prosecutors rest case against former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – After years of pushing in Springfield, AT&T Illinois’ executive team was thrilled when the Illinois General Assembly in 2017 passed legislation that would get the company out from under expensive obligations to maintain its aging copper landline wires in Illinois.
Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza bribed longtime Illinois House
Mistrial for former AT&T executive accused of bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Prosecutors said former AT&T President Paul La Schiazza​ paid Madigan allies thousands of dollars in the form of do-nothing contracts.
Jury in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Illinois Speaker Madigan signals possible deadlock
A federal jury in the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, accused of funneling payments to an ally of Michael Madigan to win the speaker’s support for legislation in Springfield,
Mistrial declared in corruption case against former AT&T Illinois boss
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in a corruption trial tied to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. WGN's Bronagh Tumulty brings you details in how the case got to this point. More info:
Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
A mistrial was declared today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, who was accused of bribing a powerful state lawmaker's ally in order to obtain legislation favorable to AT&T's business.
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Former AT&T Illinois Chief Paul La Schiazza Faces Bribery Charges as Trial Begins in Chicago
Former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza's trial began with openings statements, focusing on his alleged bribery ...
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Daywatch: ‘The friends and family plan’ email exchange shown to La Schiazza trial jurors
When AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza received an email from the son of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asking for a charitable contribution in 2017, he forwarded it immediately to a ...
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AT&T jury hangs up — mistrial declared in case of former exec accused of bribing Madigan, weeks before ex-speaker's own trial
Madigan to pass legislation in Springfield. Jurors considering the case against Paul La Schiazza deliberated for 14 ½ ...
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Capitol News Illinois | Mistrial declared as jury deadlocks in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
Flanked by his legal team, former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in downtown ...
Why this hung jury matters to Madigan
At the heart of the issue: Was the hiring of Acevedo at the urging of Madigan aide Michael McClain a case of a lobbyist ...
Pay attention to corruption trials relating to Madigan
Pretty much the whole recent AT&T trial revolved around the prosecution’s theory that former Rep. Eddie Acevedo's hiring was ...