Michael Stickler is on trial for the alleged first-degree murder of eviction officer Robert Silver. Stickler's defense hinges on a self-defense claim, alleging Silver pointed a gun at him first.
The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.
The credibility of both was the focus of the closing arguments from the defence and ... McIntyre said each example on its own might not be concerning, but the number added up as the testimony ...
CHICAGO — After four days of closing arguments, the political corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is slowly drawing to a close. Jury deliberations loom for the now 82 ...