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The four defendants charged in the ComEd bribery scheme are, from left, consultant Jay Doherty, lobbyist and former ComEd executive John Hooker, retired lobbyist Michael McClain and former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore.

‘ComEd Four’ jury deliberates for fourth day without a verdict in bribery trial tied to Madigan

May 1, 2023 at 9:27 p.m.

A federal jury deliberated for a fourth day Monday without reaching a verdict in the "ComEd Four" trial of a group of executives and lobbyists who allegedly conspired to bribe...

‘ComEd Four’ jury ends a third day of deliberations and will return Monday

April 27, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.

A federal jury deliberated for a third day Thursday without reaching a verdict in the "ComEd Four" trial alleging a group of executives and lobbyists conspired to bribe then-House Speaker...

‘ComEd Four’ jury asks first questions of court as it deliberates bribery case tied to ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan

April 26, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

A federal jury will resume deliberations Thursday in the "ComEd Four" trial alleging a group of executives and lobbyists conspired to bribe then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to win his influence...

Jury deliberating fate of ‘ComEd Four’ in bribery case tied to Michael Madigan; prosecutors calls payments to speaker a ‘corruption toll’

April 25, 2023 at 6:39 p.m.

After nearly seven weeks of evidence and arguments, a federal jury is deliberating the fate of the "ComEd Four," a group of executives and lobbyists accused of bribing then-House Speaker...

Defense attorney calls ‘ComEd Four’ bribery case ‘collateral damage’ in feds’ quest to bring down ex-Speaker Michael Madigan

April 24, 2023 at 7:53 p.m.

The alleged scheme by four ComEd executives and lobbyists to bribe then-House Speaker Michael Madigan didn't play out like it often does in the movies, with envelopes stuffed with cash...

Could Michael Madigan be bought? Jurors to weigh central question in ‘ComEd Four’ trial after closing arguments Monday

April 23, 2023 at 8:03 a.m.

As lawyers on both sides of the "ComEd Four" case gear up for Monday's closing arguments, the difference between conviction and acquittal depends on the jury determining whether the utility's...

Testimony ends in ‘ComEd Four’ bribery trial, with closing arguments expected next week

April 19, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

After six weeks of evidence, closing arguments in the "ComEd Four" bribery trial, involving an alleged scheme to bribe then-Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, have been set for Monday. U.S....

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago after another day of testimony in the "ComEd Four" trial on April 18, 2023.

Apparent slip-up during ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore cross-examination leads to revelation about interview with feds

April 18, 2023 at 8:09 p.m.

The cross-examination of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore took a dramatic turn Tuesday when she inadvertently opened the door to questions about a 2019 interview with prosecutors where she denied...

‘We weren’t bribing Speaker Madigan’: Ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore back on witness stand in her own defense in ‘ComEd Four’ case

April 17, 2023 at 8:47 p.m.

Near the end of a long day of animated testimony Monday, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore's voice grew quiet. The jury in the "ComEd Four" bribery trial had just heard...

Ed Moody (left,) Mike Madigan in middle and Fred Moody (right) as seen in a government exhibit presented during the "ComEd Four" trial.

‘ComEd Four’ trial: Evidence seen and heard by the jury

February 20, 2024 at 7:32 p.m.

The "ComEd Four" trial recordings have given jurors — and the public — the ultimate insider glimpse into how the famously reclusive former House Speaker Michael Madigan conducted his business....

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