Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn’t want Dick Simpson to testify
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is trying to block Dick Simpson of UICLAS political science from testifying about Chicago's political machine at his upcoming corruption trial. "Prosecutors want to call Simpson to the stand to explain how Chicago politics and government work. That includes the workings of Ward organizations, Chicago’s political machine and patronage hiring. Defense attorneys said Simpson’s testimony isn’t needed and, if allowed, could turn the jury against Madigan."
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