(CHICAGO) — The prosecution in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is resting its case.

This comes after nine weeks and 50 witnesses. Now defense attorneys will do their best to tear apart prosecutors claims that Madigan and his top aide abused their powers. The two are charged with racketeering and using the speaker’s power to benefit friends and associates.

One of Madigan’s lead attorneys has argued that the speaker didn’t know what was going on behind his back.

The most damning evidence against Madigan has been the wire tap tapes from former Ald. Danny Solis, who wore a wire for the feds.

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