Jury Deadlocked in Bribery Trial of Ex-AT&T Illinois Executive

Jurors struggle to reach a unanimous verdict in case involving alleged bribes to former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

The jury deliberating the bribery case against former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza has indicated a possible deadlock after three days of deliberation.
La Schiazza is accused of paying $22,500 to former state Rep. Edward Acevedo to secure Michael Madigan's support for a legislative bill favorable to AT&T.
Judge Robert Gettleman has urged the jury to continue deliberations despite their note expressing concerns about a stalemate.
The trial is part of a broader federal investigation into corruption involving Madigan, who faces his own trial on racketeering charges next month.
Prosecutors argue that La Schiazza's actions amounted to bribery, while the defense claims they were standard lobbying efforts and not criminal.