Judge Rules Eddie Acevedo Must Testify in Madigan Corruption Trial
Former Illinois state representative Eddie Acevedo, granted immunity, faces testimony despite claims of dementia, as prosecutors near the end of their case against Michael Madigan.
- Eddie Acevedo, a former Illinois state representative and ally of Michael Madigan, has been ordered to testify in the corruption trial despite his lawyer's claims that dementia impairs his competency.
- Acevedo is accused of receiving over $140,000 in consulting fees from AT&T Illinois and ComEd in exchange for Madigan’s influence on legislative matters, though he faces no charges in this case.
- U.S. District Judge John Blakey ruled that Acevedo’s testimony could be recorded and played for the jury to mitigate potential disruptions or irrelevant remarks.
- Prosecutors allege Acevedo’s payments were part of a broader bribery scheme orchestrated by Madigan and his confidant Michael McClain, both of whom deny the charges.
- The trial is nearing its conclusion, with prosecutors expected to rest their case next week, and closing arguments anticipated shortly after New Year’s Day.
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