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No Verdict on Day 5 of Jury Deliberations in Madigan Corruption Trial

The Silence is Deafening

Only one note to the judge was sent Tuesday during the fifth day of jury deliberations in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Quiet Day at the Dirksen Federal Building

It was a quiet day at the Dirksen Federal Building, with no indications of any conflicts or disagreements. However, it’s still early, according to experts, given the enormous volume of evidence in this landmark racketeering, bribery, and wire fraud trial.

So, How Long Before There’s a Verdict?

Many trial attorneys say jurors deliberate about a day for every week of testimony. Given that there were 16 weeks of testimony and closing arguments, many pundits argue that jurors likely have a ways to go. However, Madigan’s dramatic and risky decision to testify could also shake things up.

No Indication of Conflict or Disagreement

“It’s early, there’s a lot of evidence to go through,” said WGN legal analyst Paul Lisnek. “Over 60 witnesses to talk about. They have a lot of work to do.”

Mind the Clock: How Long Should We Wait for a Verdict?

“Given that there are 60 witnesses, there are a lot of facts, it’s hard to predict how long it’s going to take them,” said Lisnek.

Momentum or Madness: Will Jurors Reach a Verdict?

If we were going to guess if there would be a verdict by the end of the week, that would not surprise me. But if there’s also not a verdict by the end of the week, that’s also not tragic. It means the jury is continuing to do its job, added Lisnek.

The Verdict Watch Continues

Jurors ceased deliberations around 4:30 p.m. and are due back Wednesday.

Conclusion

The trial’s outcome is yet to be decided, but experts agree that jurors have their work cut out for them. We’ll be following the story as it unfolds, bringing you the latest developments as soon as more information becomes available.

FAQs

What are the charges facing Michael Madigan?
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Michael Madigan faces corruption charges related to a racketeering scheme in which he is accused of participating in bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering.

How many weeks of testimony were presented during the trial?
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16 weeks of testimony and closing arguments were presented during the trial.

How many jurors are deliberating in the Madigan corruption trial?
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The exact number of jurors deliberating is not publicly known, but we can infer from the news articles that a substantial number are still deliberating.

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