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, ousted chief of staff of former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, calling him a deliberate liar who misled a grand jury to “protect the boss.”The Mapes defense team countered that the former insider, long at the center of power in Springfield, simply could not remember the details about key questions prosecutors asked him and that he “did his level best” to give full and honest answers.
Mapes, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of lying before the March 2021 grand jury investigating the far-reaching corruption case that peaked with Madigan’s indictment last year on racketeering charges.
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Tim Mapes trial: opening statements set for WednesdayOpening arguments in the perjury trial of Democratic insider Tim Mapes are finally set to begin Wednesday, when prosecutors are expected to outline allegations that he lied to a grand jury to protect his former boss, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Opening Statements Begin in Perjury Trial of Ex-Madigan Chief of Staff Tim Mapes“When the defendant answered those questions, the defendant lied,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur said, “not just once, but again and again and again to prevent the grand jury from finding out what Madigan had done.'
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Former top Michael Madigan aide Tim Mapes on trial: What to knowTim Mapes, a key member of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s inner circle, is facing perjury charges related to his grand jury appearance. Follow the latest news and trial coverage below.
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Tim Mapes Trial: Clash Over Alleged Lies in Sprawling Federal ProbeFederal prosecutors accuse Tim Mapes, former chief of staff of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, of being a deliberate liar in a trial. Mapes' attorney argues that he did not lie, comparing his inability to remember details to jurors' inability to recall specific events from years ago.
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Opening statements could start Tuesday in trial of former Michael Madigan chief of staffJury selection began Monday in the trial of Mike Madigan's former chief of staff, Tim Mapes. Tim Mapes, who served as former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff, is on trial.
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Chicago Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday AfternoonA rather active weather period is on the way with several bouts of showers and storms. The setup isn’t ideal for anything severe but we will continue to monitor. Today starts with sunshine. Highs will reach the mid 80s. This afternoon a few showers and maybe a storm will pop up-perhaps most notably near the lake breeze. Many areas will miss out on any rainfall. It will be quiet tonight.
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