Corruption Charges
Blagojevich Approaches First Year Behind Bars
At last report from his attorneys, Blagojevich was about to begin working in the prison library last November, after starting out washing dishes like any other new inmate.
Workers At Clerk’s Office, Morgue Charged With Corruption
A Cook County Circuit Court employee has been charged with stealing $3,500 in traffic ticket payments, the fourth clerk’s office employee to face criminal charges this year, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Blagojevich Insider Stuart Levine Sentenced To 51/2 Years In Prison
A political insider who became one of the government’s key witnesses in the corruption investigation of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration was sentenced Thursday to 5 1/2 years in prison.
Federal Sting Nets 7 In Grant Bribery Scheme
A campaign worker for former state Sen. Rickey Hendon is among the seven people arrested on federal bribery charges.
Rod Blagojevich Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday, after apologizing for making “terrible mistakes,” capping a nearly three-year saga for Illinois.
After Judge Deals Setback, Blagojevich Lawyers Make Impassioned Plea For Mercy
After being dealt an early setback from the judge hearing his case, defense attorneys for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich made an impassioned plea for mercy at his sentencing hearing, drawing on his family’s own words about the devastating impact a long sentence would have on them.
Prosecutors: Blagojevich Trying To Dodge Responsibility
One day before Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing hearing was set to begin, federal prosecutors reasserted that the former governor has never accepted responsibility for his crimes and urged the judge to reject Blagojevich’s push for leniency.
Quiet Weekend For Blagojevich Ahead Of Sentencing
It’s a quiet weekend for convicted ex-governor Rod Blagojevich and his family, just days before his sentencing hearing.
Feds Want 15-20 Year Sentence For Blago; Defense Seeks Much Less
Federal prosecutors intend to ask a federal judge to sentence former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to a 15- to 20-year prison term. But defense attorneys are seeking a much lighter sentence, arguing Blagojevich never profited from the crimes on which he was convicted and caused no public harm.
Blagojevich Wants To Play New Tapes At Sentencing
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking to play wiretap recordings that were previously placed under seal when he’s sentenced next month.
Blagojevich Sentencing Set For December
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing hearing has been scheduled for next month.
Defense Tries To Distance Cellini From Blagojevich
An attorney for an Illinois powerbroker on trial in the last case directly linked to a federal investigation of Rod Blagojevich sought in his opening statement Thursday to distance his client from the disgraced former governor.
Blagojevich Home Listed For Sale For $1.07M
For the first time since revealing that they are trying to sell their home, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife, Patti, have publicly listed their Ravenswood home for sale at $1.07 million.
Rezko Sentencing Delayed Again
Sentencing has been delayed again for convicted political fixer Antoin “Tony” Rezko, a former fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Feds: Rod Blagojevich Could Get 30 Years To Life In Prison
Prosecutors are apparently looking to throw the book at convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich – they are estimating that he could get 30 years to life in prison.
Blagojevich Defense Appears To Be Working Toward Appeal
Rod Blagojevich’s defense team appears to have taken its first steps toward filing an appeal of his conviction on 17 corruption counts last month.
Blagojevich Convicted On 17 Counts
It took two tries, but federal prosecutors got the victory they were looking for when a federal jury convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of several corruption charges on Monday.
Verdict Reached On 18 Counts In Blagojevich Trial
A verdict has been reached on all but two counts in the re-trial of deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Blagojevich Jury Ends Another Week Of Deliberations
The ninth day of deliberations is underway for jurors deciding the fate of deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Day 8 Of Deliberations Over For Blago Jury, Still No Verdict
The jury in Rod Blagojevich’s corruption retrial wrapped up its 8th day of deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict.
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