Blago Trial

Blagojevich Jury: Senate Seat Evidence Was Most Clear

AP | KAREN HAWKINS | Posted 08.27.2011

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CHICAGO — Jurors who convicted Rod Blagojevich of corruption Monday said it wasn't that they disliked the former Illinois governor. They just di...

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Blagojevich GUILTY: Jury Convicts Rod Blagojevich On 17 Of 20 Counts

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 08.27.2011

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Rod Blagojevich, who won two terms as Illinois governor before scandal made him a national punch line, was convicted Monday of a wide ...

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Blagojevich Trial Hasn't Filled In The Blanks

New York Times | JAMES WARREN | Posted 05.25.2011

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As Rod Blagojevich's lawyer declared to the jury in his closing argument last week, "Think about it." He wanted jurors to consider what he thinks is s...

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Blagojevich Aide: Ex Gov Would Hide In Bathroom To Avoid Staff

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Rod Blagojevich hid in the bathroom, ducked into a back room and left the office early to avoid discussing complex issues with his bud...

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Gerald Krozel, Leader In Illinois Road-Building, Clashes With Blagojevich Defense Attorneys

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Prosecutors said Wednesday that a former state official has told them he was on hand for a meeting at which a businessman told Rep. Je...

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Blagojevich Defense Seeks To Rest Without Ex Governor Taking The Stand

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Since the day federal agents arrested Rod Blagojevich, the ousted Illinois governor hasn't missed a chance to proclaim his innocence. ...

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Blagojevich Trial: Ex Gov Was All About The Benjamins

Huffington Post | Janan Hanna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Living beyond his means, frustrated by his station in life as a $170,000-a-year public servant and sounding jealous and contemptuous of Barack Obama, ...

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Rod Blagojevich Trial: Dick Durbin Subpoenaed

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Friday he has received a subpoena to testify at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial, wh...

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Blagojevich Motion: Redacted Material Claims Obama Pushed Valerie Jarrett For Senate, Took Money From Tony Rezko

Huffington Post | Will Guzzardi | Posted 05.25.2011

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As a part of the ongoing circus that is Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial,defense attorneys for the indicted former governor of Illinois moved to sub...

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Robert Blagojevich Seeks Separate Trial

NBC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

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One day after federal prosecutors released their full case against Rod Blagojevich, the former governor's brother -- who's named as a co-defendant -- ...

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Rod Blagojevich Trial: Feds Say Releasing Evidence Blueprint Would Not Bias Jurors

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Prosecutors on Tuesday scoffed at a request by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyers to keep a government blueprint of the evidence ag...

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Blago's Brother Contradicts Rod's Wishes: Wants FBI Tapes Suppressed

Posted 05.25.2011

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Although ex-governor Rod Blagojevich has generated a constant stream of publicity for himself and his June 3 trial, his co-defendant is much quieter: ...

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Blagojevich Trial Continues With Ex Gov In High Spirits, Judge Narrows Jury Pool

Huffington Post | Janan Hanna | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich were unsuccessful Friday in their attempts to get the judge to dismiss a few prospective jurors who suggested during quest...

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WATCH: Jury Selection Continues In Blagojevich Trial, Ex Gov Remains Defiant

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The federal judge presiding over Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial said Friday opening statements may come as early as Tuesday and re...

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Rod Blagojevich Corruption Trial Begins With Jury Selection

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Like a candidate still running for office, a smiling and jovial Rod Blagojevich waded into the crowd waiting outside his corruption tr...

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Blagojevich Trial: Tony Rezko Not On Prosecution Witness List

Chicago Sun-Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Once a prolific fund-raiser for Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama, Tony Rezko is one of the most recognizable figures in the Blagojevich legal saga. Y...

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Justice Stevens Gives Prosecutors One Week To Respond To Blagojevich Trial Delay Request

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens gave federal prosecutors one week to respond to ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's re...

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Rod Blagojevich Trial: Harry Reid Subpoenaed

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Rod Blagojevich circus has added another ring. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been subpoenaed by the Blagojevich defense team in the ouste...

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Blagojevich Trial: Lawyers Ask For Delay, Prosecutors Call It Frivolous

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Prosecutors in Chicago say an effort by ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyers to delay his corruption trial is frivolous and should be...

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Blagojevich Adds 3 New Lawyers To Defense Team

Chicago Public Radio | Rob Wildeboer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Three more attorneys have been added to former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's defense team....

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Blagojevich Trial Date Set: June 3, 2010

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday set a June 3, 2010, start date for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's trial on charges of scheming to sell or t...

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Blagojevich's Final Plea: Will Give Closing Argument At Impeachment Trial Thursday

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich has asked to make a statement at the impeachment trial he has so far avoided, but still refuses to answ...

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