Honest Services Statute

Tony Rezko Sentencing Date Set, Will Challenge 'Honest Services' Convictions

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A lawyer for a former fundraiser of impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday his client will join a growing list of figures seekin...

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Tony Rezko's Lawyers Want Conviction Overturned, New Trial

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Attorneys for a former fundraiser of impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich have filed a motion asking for a new trial for their client. In a...

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Skilling v. United States: The Chicago Connection

Lonna Saunders | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lonna Saunders

Skilling could be out on bail pending the resolution of his legal woes. Rod Blagojevich, whose trial on corruption charges began June 3 in federal court in Chicago, may not be so lucky.

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Rod Blagojevich Reindicted: Charges Do Not Rely On 'Honest Services' Statute

Posted 05.25.2011

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Rod Blagojevich was reindicted Thursday, as prosecutors try to keep an upcoming decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on "honest services" fraud from d...

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