In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial – an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January. The longtime House speaker’s decision to testify is a risk,

Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.