Defense attorneys begin cross-examining star witness at Madigan trial
The former chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison has spent the last week telling a federal jury how he bent over backward to accommodate hiring requests from former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Defense attacks credibility of key witness in corruption trial of former Illinois speaker
Defense attorneys in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday attacked the credibility of a key prosecution witness, questioning his motives for cooperating with the FBI and grilling him over attempts to hide money in a divorce and his recent attempted purchase of a gun to shoot rattlesnakes.
Key witness in Madigan corruption trial details how ex-Illinois speaker used his power
Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.
VIDEO: Prosecution witness cross examination continues in Madigan corruption trial
Cross-examination of former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez has resumed at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker and Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman
Defense takes first shot at key prosecution witness in Madigan trial
Patrick Cotter, defense attorney for a longtime Madigan ally, spent more than three hours cross-examining former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, trying to methodically rehabilitate his client.
Defense in Madigan corruption trial confronts star government witness over jobs, favors
Seizing on a tactic strengthened by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, defense attorneys in the Michael Madigan corruption trial began their cross-examination of a key witness Tuesday by trying to distinguish between exchanging jobs for official actions and simply currying favor with the formidable ex-House speaker.
James Cotter, Brad Simpson's business partner, posts $100,000 bond, now released
SAN ANTONIO - James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, posted bond Friday morning.Cotter had his bond ...
Devil's Paul Cotter Credits Teammate For Providing Spark In 4-1 Victory Over Panthers
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon accepted the challenge of fighting Jonah Gadjovich because he felt his team ...
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Bond reduced for Brad Simpson’s business partner James Cotter
SAN ANTONIO – A judge on Thursday significantly reduced bond for James Cotter, a business partner of Brad Simpson, whose ...
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James Cotter's bonds reduced from $1 million to $100k amid tampering with evidence allegation
SAN ANTONIO — A judge has drastically reduced the bonds for Brad Simpson's longtime business associate, James Cotter, after ...
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Special tribute to Kerry man Paul Cotter as funeral arrangements announced
Tributes have been paid to Kerry man Paul Cotter who has been described as a ‘great ambassador’ for the town of Killarney following his death in recent weeks. From Sunhill in Killorglin, Paul ran ...
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Brad Simpson’s business partner James Cotter posts bond, released from Bexar County Jail
James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, whose been charged with murder of his wife Suzanne Clark Simpson ...
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All-Three Rivers Conference volleyball team named
Three Rivers Conference champion Chatfield leads the way with five selections to the 2024 All-Conference volleyball team.
Jen Kiggans wins 2nd District race against Missy Cotter Smasal
Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans denied a challenge by Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal in the race to represent Virginia’s 2nd ...
Exeter Democrat Megan Cotter maintains strong lead in rematch with Republican Justin Price
Rhode Island’s House District 39 rematch between Democrat Megan Cotter and Republican Justin Price was not the nail-biter ...
Kiggans, Cotter Smasal locked in battle for Virginia’s 2nd District seat
The race for the 2nd District is one of a handful of competitive contests around the country that could determine control of ...
Jack Hughes, Devils halt Panthers' win streak at 7
Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal and Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves, fueling the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 victory and snapping the Florida Panthers' seven-game winning streak on Tuesday in Sunrise ...