“A worthless piece of paper.”

Dan Collins, an attorney representing former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Collins made his comment, referring to his client’s indictment, during his closing argument in Madigan’s trial for corruption. Madigan, a Democrat, faces numerous counts of misusing his office for personal gain. Collins sought to shift blame for various corrupt schemes onto a former Chicago alderman who testified against Madigan, saying the speaker was just trying to help. (The Center Square – Jan. 28, 2025)