Madigan testifies Ald. Solis comment about 'quid pro quo' gave him 'surprise and concern'

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Madigan testifies Ald. Solis comment about 'quid pro quo' gave him 'surprise and concern'

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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 14:20 GMT by MSN
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Former House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a West Loop condo tower understood "the quid pro quo" of hiring Madigan's law firm.

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Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker, testified in his defense during a trial involving allegations of a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison (ComEd). Madigan expressed that he was taken aback and concerned when Ald. Daniel Solis, who was secretly recording conversations for the FBI, suggested a quid pro quo arrangement involving a property tax assessment appeal. Madigan emphasized that he did not engage in or agree to any such corrupt practices, stating his surprise at Solis's comments and his lack of involvement in any wrongdoing. This testimony is part of a broader legal battle where Madigan and others are accused of orchestrating a scheme to funnel payments and jobs to Madigan's associates in exchange for legislative favors.

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