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Blagojevich's Brother Weighs In On Fitzgerald's Resignation

Posted 05.25.2012

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Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's brother Robert had some harsh words in response to the news that the U.S. Attorney who prosecuted them both...

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Patti Blagojevich Visits Rod In 'The Saddest Place On Earth'

Posted 05.15.2012

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Two months after her husband, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, began serving a 14-year prison sentence for his federal corruption convictions...

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On Flying Towards Prison With Rod Blagojevich

Joshua Berman | Posted 05.16.2012

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The ex-governor interrupted his cross-country perp walk to pose with anyone who wanted a photo. Most Chicagoans fondly wished him well and he smiled warmly and thanked them.

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Blagojevich Likely To Lose Law License

Posted 11.29.2011

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A watchdog agency that monitors lawyers has called for Rod Blagojevich's law license to be suspended, a move seen as a likely precursor to the former ...

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Blagojevich Jury Selection Enters Final Stretch

AP | MICHAEL TARM and KAREN HAWKINS | Posted 06.26.2011

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CHICAGO — The judge in the retrial of impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich spent a third day questioning potential jurors Tuesday, including ...

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Blagojevich's Second Trial Starts on "Spy Wednesday"

Lonna Saunders | Posted 05.28.2011

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Cameras aren't allowed in federal courtrooms. Even though the U.S. Constitution does guarantee all defendants in criminal trials the right to a public trial. If only a handful can get in, is it really a public trial?

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WATCH: Blago PItches Pistachios In New Ad

Posted 05.25.2011

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After he was convicted on one count of lying to the FBI, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich became less of a fixture in local news coverage. P...

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9 Freakiest People From 'American Freak Show' (PHOTOS)

Willie Geist | Posted 05.25.2011

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After watching from my front row seat on "Morning Joe" the endless parade of Blagos, Balloon Boys, Snookis, and Salahis, I felt compelled to assemble our new political and pop cultural superheroes in a single book.

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Blagojevich: Corruption Trial 'Big Continuous Headache'

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says his corruption trial has been a big headache. As the ousted governor headed to lunch Tuesda...

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Bashing By Blagojevich A Badge Of Honor? Some Think So

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — President Barack Obama is hen-pecked. U.S. Senate majority leader Harry Reid is a horse's behind. And U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is j...

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Blagojevich Heard On Tape Considering Oprah For Obama's Senate Seat

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A secretly made FBI tape shows that former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich weighed the possibility of naming Oprah Winfrey to the U.S. S...

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PHOTOS: What Is Blago Up To While Waiting For The Verdict? We Make A Few Guesses

Posted 05.25.2011

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On Tuesday, Rod Blagojevich's lawyers painted a pretty clear picture of what their lives have been like since the jury began deliberations in the form...

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American Blagojevich Idol: The Reality Show That Could Be

NBC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rod Blagojevich's lawyers want to delay the June 3 start of his trial because Judge James Zagel has excused hundreds of jurors who can't be bothered t...

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Closing Arguments Heard In Blagojevich Trial, Will Continue Into Tuesday

AP | DON BABWIN and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Rod Blagojevich's defense attorney clashed with the judge Monday over his planned closing arguments, pledging to go to jail if he is p...

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Blagojevich Lawyers Say They Will Go To Supreme Court If They Can't Get Trial Postponed

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A federal appeals court Tuesday rejected the latest defense efforts to delay former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impending corruption trial ...

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Rod Blagojevich To Discuss Corruption Case, Says Publicist

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has reiterated his call for federal prosecutors to play all of the secret recordings they used to buil...

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Rod Blagojevich Trial: Judge Chides Ex-Governor But Won't Gag Him

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and MICHAEL TARM | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Rod Blagojevich's trial judge accused the talkative former governor on Wednesday of making a "backhanded play for sympathy" in comment...

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Case Against Blago To Get (More) Public: Media Will Have Access To Evidence Blueprint

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors' latest portrait of Rod Blagojevich in his final days as Illinois governor reveal a man fed up with his $177,000-a...

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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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Blagojevich Basks In The Spotlight Despite Looming Trial

AP | SHARON COHEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The day before Rod Blagojevich's world came crashing down, he stood before the TV cameras confident and defiant, as always, declaring ...

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Rod Blagojevich On 'Celebrity Apprentice': Fails To Use A Computer, Avoids Chopping Block Again

Posted 05.25.2011

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Disgraced ex-gov Rod Blagojevich disgraced himself a little further on Sunday night's episode of "Celebrity Apprentice." On top of alleged corruption...

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Obama Administration: Don't Delay Blagojevich Trial

AP | JESSE J. HOLLAND | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday refused to delay ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's trial on corruption charges, set to begin next ...

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The Five Dumbest Things Rod Blagojevich Said On 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Chicagoist | Posted 05.25.2011

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Former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is stretching his 15 minutes with an appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. Throughout his run, we'll be trac...

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Blagojevich On Letterman: 'How Come I'm Not A Governor And Paterson Is?' (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Rod Blagojevich made his second appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" Wednesday night, where he brought out his usual self deprecating hu...

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