Another surprise unfolded Tuesday in the ongoing ComEd corruption trial as a second defendant, one-time company lobbying chief John Hooker, took the stand in his own defense.
“You were recognized as the person who helped pass smart grid?” asked assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Streicker.But Pramaggiore was less than forthcoming about her testimony Monday, when she repeatedly denied asking Madigan for help on legislation.
“Honestly I’m drawing a blank on that,” Pramaggiore said. “You are going to have to be more specific.”Streicker also asked the former CEO why she never reported the subcontractors who secret federal recordings showed did little more than collect a check to the company’s legal or ethical watchdogs.
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