Madigan and 'Number 2' McClain Face Federal Corruption Trial Under 117-Page Indictment

Oct 14, 2024, 01:03 PM

Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker and longtime Democratic Party boss, and Michael McClain, a close confidant and alleged fixer, are facing federal corruption charges. The 117-page indictment alleges that McClain served as an agent of the so-called 'Madigan Enterprise,' making unlawful demands on Madigan's behalf and passing his instructions on to others. McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, pledging his loyalty by stating he was 'standing with and for the Madigan family.' Despite their close association, there has been little contact between them in court proceedings. Their friendship and McClain's role as Madigan's 'Number 2' are expected to come under intense scrutiny during the trial, which will focus on their alleged corrupt practices.