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Jurors reach verdict in ComEd bribery trial https://t.co/4UEQfspuhZ
— TinaSfon (@TinaSfon) May 2, 2023
Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual is on hand for the verdict. Judge Leinenweber is on the bench but says he'll wait for awhile longer for everyone to assemble
— Jason Meisner (@jmetr22b) May 2, 2023
So the consensus on this question — which left lawyers in disagreement — is that jurors are asking if:
1. The feds didn't prove their case on a false records charge, then
2. Does a separate instruction apply that could hold one defendant responsible for the acts of another? https://t.co/Zx43pTl2WB
— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) May 2, 2023
John Hooker is the only defendant to have arrived so far. Courtroom is pretty close to capacity with lawyers and the defendants' supporters.
— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) May 2, 2023
Jay Doherty has arrived.
— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) May 2, 2023
Pramaggiore and McClain are now in the courtroom. Stay tuned.
*** UPDATE *** All four guilty on all counts…
All four defendants guilty on all counts. https://t.co/uL9ejMGhe3
— Jon Seidel (@SeidelContent) May 2, 2023
OK, back to the softball game for me.
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:29 pm
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I am guessing a mixed verdict.
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:32 pm
=== I am guessing a mixed verdict. ===
Way to go out on a limb there. lol.
Comment by Hannibal Lecter Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:36 pm
I’m guessing life will go on.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:38 pm
Why is the theme song of Jeopardy ringing in my ears?
Comment by Norseman Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:39 pm
MJM is nervously awaiting the verdict based on the jury’s questions.
Comment by Pizza Man Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:41 pm
Meanwhile, House Democratic members are apparently still in caucus and the House vs. Senate softball game is about to start. I’m blogging from Isabel’s car, but I’m also supposed to announce the game. Gonna get weird soon.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:43 pm
Supreme Court here they come.
Comment by ;) Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:45 pm
===Meanwhile===
I laughed out loud at the whole comment, imagery too.
===Gonna get weird soon===
To be honest, speaking for myself, this week is a wreck already, a gut punch
:)
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:49 pm
Wasn’t the fed raid/visit on the day of the 2019 softball game? Full circle.
Comment by Oklahoma Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:52 pm
Awaiting federal trial results at a company softball games sounds like a rejected Succession plot
Comment by High Socks Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:52 pm
===Awaiting federal trial results at a company softball games sounds like a rejected Succession plot
Season’s not over yet.
Comment by ArchPundit Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:53 pm
Live coverage from outside the courtroom available online anywhere? I’m not sure I can wait.
Comment by ugh Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 4:59 pm
I think I need a beer. Lol
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:01 pm
ComEd Fab 4: “We want to know the score of the softball game!” “Did it start yet?”
Comment by Pizza Man Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:02 pm
Appeals lawyers, over to you.
Comment by Amalia Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:07 pm
Wowzers…Ms. Pramagiore goes down with the rest of the 3. She was not spared. MJM in ‘24.
Comment by Pizza Man Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:07 pm
Guilty all counts all 4
Comment by Todd Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:07 pm
Didn’t see that coming after 5 days of deliberations.
Comment by Original Rambler Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:08 pm
Stunningly swift
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:08 pm
Oh my…you can fool some of the people some of the time, but c’mon, this was pretty blatant doncha think?
Comment by Loop Lady Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:12 pm
Madigan certainly has some interesting decisions to make now.
Comment by Shy Don Freud Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:14 pm
Madigan gonna play the I am old and cant remember anything card.
Comment by Chitown Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:16 pm
How can anyone after listening to the tape recordings have possibly believed any other outcome. And in terms of the deliberations- 4 plus days is evidence that the Jury actually did its job of assessing the evidence. I doubt any of the 4 defendants will take any solace awaiting on a S Ct decision as they are awaiting that outcome from their federal prisons. Madigan now has to defend himself while sitting next to an already convicted co- defendant. You can anticipate his motion to sever which will be denied
Comment by Sue Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:18 pm
Does Kasper have much experience in criminal appeals?
Comment by WK Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:19 pm
Enjoy the game
the wind should be blowing
Comment by an Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:28 pm
Appealing is pointless with the current make up of the (white)supreme(cest) court. President Biden needs to issue a full pardon asap.
Comment by Early voter Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:29 pm
@ Early Voter, there will be no pardon for the Fab 4 by the prez.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:32 pm
Was hoping the jury would also throw the book at Blago, even though he wasn’t on trial.
Comment by Blue Bayou Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:33 pm
“All four defendants guilty on all counts.”
And this is why I stay away from casinos.
– MrJM
Comment by MisterJayEm Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:39 pm
Nothing to see here
Comment by Hank Sauer Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:46 pm
Jurors blaming Madigan. Guess the guy everyone said was playing three dimensional chess nothing more than a corrupt pol.
Comment by Watchful eye. Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:49 pm
McDonnell v. United States
Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:51 pm
Congratulations LP. Smartest person on this forum. Obviously.
Comment by Lurker Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:51 pm
Good.
Comment by Candy Dogood Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:53 pm
===Congratulations LP. Smartest person on this forum. Obviously.===
lol, “Sure”
This is as ridiculous as anyone “thanking” Rauner for the trial.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 5:55 pm
Has anyone ever FOIA’d for Bruce Rauner’s texts with Jay Doherty?
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:06 pm
As a serious comment from someone that does not understand law, doesn’t this pretty much 100% guarantee Madigan is going to jail?
Comment by Lurker Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:07 pm
Lurker
McDonnell v. United States
Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:10 pm
5 Days? heck you would think someone would have gotten a not guilty on at least one thing.
Power of the government is scary. Over charge plea or go down
Comment by DuPage Saint Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:51 pm
I must be incredibly naive I figure no way would the convict. I still think Madigan will not be either. I am probably the only one who thinks this.
Comment by Cle dcn Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:56 pm
Everyone who is citing McDonnell v. United States needs to go back and read the actual charges in the indictment. I explained them here.
https://capitolfax.com/2023/03/16/a-look-at-the-comed-4-prosecutors-opening-remarks/. The evidence presented in the courtroom matched this up, and some of the things that came up live at trial were actually even worse. This is not a surprising verdict if you were looking at the case as the feds were actually trying it, versus how everyone was trying to spin what it meant.
Comment by Mary Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 6:58 pm
Mary -
When I moved to Springfield decades ago (Gov. Thompson had naming authorities over US Attorneys) was told the Illinois Governor who went to prison was convicted of a crime that no longer existed. (Otto Kerner) Since then SCOTUS has chipped away at such cases. Without Dobbs, SCOTUS will continue the trend upon McDonnell and overturn these convictions.
Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 7:21 pm
Rich have a glass of good bourbon, maybe Blantons Gold, Weller 12, Old Forester Birthday or Pappy 12
Comment by 13th Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 7:57 pm
Hopefully in the morning we will hear how the news went over at the softball game. Genuinely curious
Comment by jimbo Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 8:05 pm
I just checked in to see what I missed today and…wow.
Fidel Marquez probably gets to walk with his guilty plea. Proving once again that the first one on the bus gets the best seat.
Wow.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 9:21 pm
Illinois democrats at their bes.
Comment by park Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 9:31 pm
Given the feds’ track record with public corruption cases, it’s probably a good thing Anne Burke and Lisa Madigan are no longer public officials. That would be awkward.
Comment by Big Dipper Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 9:34 pm
==Illinois democrats at their bes.==
Don’t forget George Ryan and Denny Hastert.
Comment by Big Dipper Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 9:35 pm
===Don’t forget George Ryan and Denny Hastert.===
Gov. Stratton acquitted after testimony from Dirksen.
Gov. Thompson operating under US Attorneys he had veto power over.
Gov. Edgar after the Springfield US Attorney’s Office botched the MSI case.
Comment by Anyone Remember Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 10:52 pm
“Mr. Mapes your table is ready.”
- “Noted”
Comment by Cool Papa Bell Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 11:08 pm
Anyone Remember, dont forget Speaker Daniels and his comp time COS.
Comment by low level Tuesday, May 2, 23 @ 11:17 pm
It’s now 7:30 a.m. and unless they’ve hidden it well, there isn’t a single word about this on the state capital’s “newspaper” website. I’d say unbelievable, except sadly it is not.
Comment by Unedited Wednesday, May 3, 23 @ 7:20 am