Rod Blagojevich
Judge Ends Ex-Blagojevich Aide’s Probation Early
Rod Blagojevich’s ex-chief of staff is free and clear of the justice system after a federal judge in Chicago ended his two-year probation period early.
Patti Blagojevich: Rod’s Year In Prison Has Left ‘Aching Hole In Our Lives’
Patti Blagojevich marked the first year of her husband Rod Blagojevich’s first year in prison by posting a message to the former governor’s supporters on her Facebook page.
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.
SEC Charges State With Securities Fraud Dating From Blagojevich Era
Illinois broke federal securities laws in misstating the true health of its depleted pension funds when going out onto the bond market between 2005 and early 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday.
Publicist: Jackson Memoir Could Be Tough Sell; ‘He’s Tainted’
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly writing a memoir in an effort to clean up his image, but the publicist who helped another disgraced Illinois politician get a book deal said Jackson’s book could be a tough sell.
Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama’s Reelection In Chicago
It’s almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who’s winning in Chicago.
Blagojevich To Start Working In Prison Library
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has headed from the kitchen to the library at the federal prison in suburban Denver, as he continues his 14-year sentence for corruption charges.
Attorneys Think Blagojevich’s Sentence Will Be Reversed On Appeal
Attorneys in the first trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich still keep in touch with him, and think his sentence will be reversed on appeal if the case ever gets there.
Patti Blagojevich: Anniversary E-Mail From Rod Better Than Flowers
Patti Blagojevich says she got an anniversary gift better than flowers from her imprisoned husband.
New Book Details New, Bizarre Stories About Blagojevich
The saga of Rod Blagojevich involved no shortage of the bizarre and the tawdry, but a book about the deposed and imprisoned governor set for release next month may top it all yet again.
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.
Cellini Sentencing Hearing Delayed Again
A federal judge agreed to delay the sentencing of a onetime Springfield powerbroker with ties to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for a second time Wednesday because of health issues.
4 Years Probation For Ex-State Official Who Testified Against Blago
Ali Ata, one of the last figures to be sentenced after being ensnared by the investigation that sent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich to prison, won’t have to serve a day in prison.
Opinion: Where’s Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. owes his constituents a full explanation of why he hasn’t been on the job this summer.
Blagojevich ‘Totally Bored’ In Prison: Report
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is not happy with his work assignment at the Colorado prison where he’s serving a 14-year term for corruption.
More Health Problems For Convicted Powerbroker William Cellini
More health problems have been reported for convicted powerbroker William Cellini, as he awaits sentencing for extortion.
Figure In Blagojevich Scandal Charged With Tax, Mail Fraud
A key figure in the Rod Blagojevich corruption case was arrested on Wednesday on federal fraud and tax charges.
Lead Blagojevich Prosecutor Joining Chicago Law Firm
The federal prosecutor who led the team that convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office to join a prominent Chicago law firm.
Robert Blagojevich: Fitzgerald Resigning ‘A Good Day For Civil Liberties’
Robert Blagojevich, who was caught up in the federal investigation that saw his brother Rod Blagojevich sent to prison for 14 years, said U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald’s decision to resign was a good day for justice, claiming Fitzgerald overreached and was unfairly allowed to gather unchecked power.
Former Blagojevich Aide John Harris To Report To Prison
A former chief of staff for deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich will report to jail next week.
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