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Former ComEd CEO takes the stand in her own defense

ComEd’s Anne Pramaggiore speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

Seth Perlman

Former ComEd CEO takes the stand in her own defense

ComEd’s Anne Pramaggiore speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

Seth Perlman

Former ComEd CEO takes the stand in her own defense

One of the four defendants accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun her testimony in her own defense and is due back on the stand today. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney

ComEd’s Anne Pramaggiore speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

Seth Perlman

   

One of the four defendants accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun her testimony in her own defense and is due back on the stand today.

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