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Attorney for Michael Madigan says 'millions and millions' of documents need to be reviewed

By FOX 32 News
Published  April 1, 2022 4:40pm CDT
Michael Madigan
FOX 32 Chicago

Attorney for Michael Madigan says 'millions and millions' of documents needs to be reviewed

The legal team for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said they need to review "millions and millions" of documents over the next several months before deciding any pre-trial motions.

CHICAGO - A court hearing was held Friday for former House Speaker Michael Madigan. 

His legal team told a judge they need to review "millions and millions" of documents over the next several months before deciding on any pretrial motions. 

The next status hearing is scheduled for Aug. 2.

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Madigan will not be required to appear. 

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He was charged last month in a 22-count indictment alleging he conspired to participate in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019.