Acevedo required to testify at Madigan trial

Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former state Rep. Acevedo to testify in ex-speaker trial
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo is expected to testify next week. The judge said Wednesday he weighed Acevedo's credibility and competency, given his dementia diagnosis, and said he is required to testify.
Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that former Illinois state Rep. Edward Acevedo must 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,
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.
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.
Government to rest as focus turns to AT&T, ex-state rep. at Madigan corruption trial
Government attorneys are wrapping up their case with a focus on AT&T and former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo, D-Chicago, at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.
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.
Mike Madigan trial updates: Prosecutors near resting case in ex-speaker trial
Sentenced to six months in prison for tax evasion, Acevedo is a one-time member of Madigan's leadership team, who went on to ...
Speaker Sphinx? Sitting U.S. congresswoman testifies about Madigan’s odd Egyptian nickname
The jury in Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has heard many nicknames given to the powerful Democratic House Speaker, from ...
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 ...
Judge denies request to dismiss count against ex-Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan in corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The defense team for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wants the judge to dismiss one of the ...
Illinois quick hits: Acevedo required to testify at Madigan trial
Acevedo required to testify at Madigan trial A judge has ruled that former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo is required to testify at ...
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 ...
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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.
‘What is the story on this?’: Jury in Madigan corruption trial hears more on alleged Chinatown land transfer scheme
In the final days of the spring 2018 legislative session, then-Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne had a lobbyist approach her ...