Acevedo required to testify at Madigan trial

Madigan judge says ex-Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify at trial, rejects competency concerns
Acevedo plays a role in two alleged bribery schemes in Madigan’s trial involving ComEd and AT&T Illinois. He has never faced criminal charges for that specific conduct, but he served a six-month sentence for a tax evasion charge in a spinoff prosecution.
Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo can be compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that former Illinois state Rep. Edward Acevedo can be compelled to testify in the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is accused of inducing utility giants ComEd and AT&T Illinois to pay Acevedo nearly $150,
Mike Madigan trial: Will ex-Rep. Edward Acevedo be allowed to testify
2025 Golden Globes nominations revealed: See the full list of nominees, from “Emilia Pérez” domination to Ariana Grande in “Wicked” They gave envelopes of cash. A sheriff made them ‘auxiliary’ deputies, feds say.
Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify
A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.
Ex-Rep. Edward Acevedo granted immunity, compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
Former state Rep. Edward Acevedo’s name has been thrown around five separate federal criminal trials in recent years involving the sweeping corruption probe of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan. But Acevedo,
Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker's corruption trial
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo never had to appear in a federal courtroom between 2021 and 2022 as he was arraigned on tax evasion charges, later pleaded guilty and was then sentenced to six months in prison all via videoconference due to COVID-19.
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo to testify in Madigan trial
The judge in ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption trial ruled former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo will testify next week.
Judge denies acquittal bid for ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan
Three months after his trial ended in a hung jury, ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza’s bid for acquittal was denied ...
Ex-AT&T Illinois president still on the hook: Judge won't acquit after mistrial in case with Madigan ties
Jurors in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza heard from more than a dozen witnesses over four days.
Afternoon Briefing: City Hall evacuated due to fire
Good afternoon, Chicago. Former Illinois state Rep. Edward Acevedo must testify in the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker ...
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Power of the 'Sphinx' — U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski testifies about influence of Madigan during Pritzker ascension
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan allegedly agreed to help Danny Solis land a paid seat on a government board.
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FBI agents testify on search warrants in former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan trial
Michael Zalewski was paid $45,000 2018-2019 and Edward Acevedo received $120,000 2017-2019. Those payments were all made through lobbyists, like the already convicted Doherty. The former City Club ...
Madigan prosecutors seek to avoid getting hung up again on AT&T conspiracy case
For the second time in three months, the feds have begun to lay out evidence of an alleged conspiracy involving AT&T Illinois ...