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Rod Blagojevich left his home with his wife and his two children Tuesday afternoon, heading to an unknown destination. During his last week of freedom, the former governor has been keeping a low profile, but he's promising to talk to the cameras on Wednesday, at 5 p.m.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking the court to order the government hand over notes of any investigator interviews with President Barack Obama about his corruption case.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking the court to order the government hand over notes of any investigator interviews with President Barack Obama about his corruption case.
In less than three weeks, Rod Blagojevich goes on trial again. Last summer he was convicted of lying to the FBI, but the jury was deadlocked on 23 other counts.
In less than three weeks, Rod Blagojevich goes on trial again. Last summer he was convicted of lying to the FBI, but the jury was deadlocked on 23 other counts.
A defiant ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says prosecutors are trying to prevent his lawyers from proving his innocence at his upcoming corruption retrial.
A defiant ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says prosecutors are trying to prevent his lawyers from proving his innocence at his upcoming corruption retrial.
Rod Blagojevich said Saturday he never considered a plea deal with federal prosecutors even though the impeached Illinois governor could face the possibility of spending decades behind bars if a jury finds him guilty during...
Rod Blagojevich said Saturday he never considered a plea deal with federal prosecutors even though the impeached Illinois governor could face the possibility of spending decades behind bars if a jury finds him guilty during...
Federal prosecutors were up in arms in court Monday over what they called "clear fabrications" Rod Blagojevich has made to the public in recent appearances on TV and in print interviews, including one on FOX Chicago News on...
Federal prosecutors were up in arms in court Monday over what they called "clear fabrications" Rod Blagojevich has made to the public in recent appearances on TV and in print interviews, including one on FOX Chicago News on...
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to start Wednesday, but not before some more legal maneuvering. Judge Jeanine Pirro joined us from New York City with her thoughts.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to start Wednesday, but not before some more legal maneuvering. Judge Jeanine Pirro joined us from New York City with her thoughts.
Eight months after a jury deadlocked on all but one of the charges against him, former governor Rod Blagojevich will be back at the Dirksen Federal Building for round two.
Eight months after a jury deadlocked on all but one of the charges against him, former governor Rod Blagojevich will be back at the Dirksen Federal Building for round two.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins Wednesday with potential jurors filling out questionnaires. Former federal prosecutor Ron Safer joined to discuss how the retrial will likely be different from the first.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins Wednesday with potential jurors filling out questionnaires. Former federal prosecutor Ron Safer joined to discuss how the retrial will likely be different from the first.
Roughly 150 potential jurors in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were filling out questionnaires Wednesday, and lawyers were expected to start formal jury questioning on Thursday.
Roughly 150 potential jurors in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were filling out questionnaires Wednesday, and lawyers were expected to start formal jury questioning on Thursday.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich picks up steam Thursday with the start of jury selection. Former U.S. Assistant Attorney Patrick Collins joined us to talk about the trial.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich picks up steam Thursday with the start of jury selection. Former U.S. Assistant Attorney Patrick Collins joined us to talk about the trial.
Jury selection continues Tuesday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We were joined by Cindy Andrews from DecisionQuest, a firm which provides expertise on jury issues.
Jury selection continues Tuesday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We were joined by Cindy Andrews from DecisionQuest, a firm which provides expertise on jury issues.
As jury selection continued in the Rod Blagojevich case Tuesday, the third day of questioning potential jurors, proceedings were watched by the jury foreman from the first trial. James Matsumoto said he felt there was...
As jury selection continued in the Rod Blagojevich case Tuesday, the third day of questioning potential jurors, proceedings were watched by the jury foreman from the first trial. James Matsumoto said he felt there was...
By the end of the fourth day of juror questioning in the Rod Blagojevich retrial, Judge James Zagel had 40 who survived the initial round of challenges.
By the end of the fourth day of juror questioning in the Rod Blagojevich retrial, Judge James Zagel had 40 who survived the initial round of challenges.
Opening statements for the Rod Blagojevich retrial are scheduled for Monday. Forty potential jurors are in place after days of questioning. The judge will question a few more and further challenges will reduce the pool to 18...
Opening statements for the Rod Blagojevich retrial are scheduled for Monday. Forty potential jurors are in place after days of questioning. The judge will question a few more and further challenges will reduce the pool to 18...
Opening statements for the Rod Blagojevich retrial are still scheduled for Monday, even though Judge James Zagel said the final jury won't be selected until Monday morning.
Opening statements for the Rod Blagojevich retrial are still scheduled for Monday, even though Judge James Zagel said the final jury won't be selected until Monday morning.
Serving on a jury may be a civic duty, but for many potential jurors screened for the retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, it's also a financial nightmare, and experts say it's becoming increasingly harder to...
Serving on a jury may be a civic duty, but for many potential jurors screened for the retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, it's also a financial nightmare, and experts say it's becoming increasingly harder to...
When a prosecutor and a defense attorney step forward Monday to deliver opening statements at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's retrial, watch for something of a role reversal: The onus may be on normally straight-laced...
When a prosecutor and a defense attorney step forward Monday to deliver opening statements at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's retrial, watch for something of a role reversal: The onus may be on normally straight-laced...
The corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich really gets going this week. Both sides will present their jury challenges and then will deliver their opening statements.
The corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich really gets going this week. Both sides will present their jury challenges and then will deliver their opening statements.
Opening statements were presented Monday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The prosecution’s statements were delivered by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Niewoehner.
Opening statements were presented Monday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The prosecution’s statements were delivered by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Niewoehner.
As the prosecution called its first witnesses Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Blagojevich Chief of Staff John Harris testified Blagojevich asked him what he could get for the senate...
As the prosecution called its first witnesses Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Blagojevich Chief of Staff John Harris testified Blagojevich asked him what he could get for the senate...
Testimony from a star witness in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich continued Wednesday. Former Blagojevich Chief of Staff John Harris testified the governor was seeking well-paid positions for himself from the Obama...
Testimony from a star witness in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich continued Wednesday. Former Blagojevich Chief of Staff John Harris testified the governor was seeking well-paid positions for himself from the Obama...
As former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s ex-Chief of Staff continued testifying Thursday in Blagojevich’s retrial, testimony and evidence focused on the alleged senate seat shakedown and the alleged race track shakedown.
As former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s ex-Chief of Staff continued testifying Thursday in Blagojevich’s retrial, testimony and evidence focused on the alleged senate seat shakedown and the alleged race track shakedown.
Former Illinois First Lady Patti Blagojevich came out swinging on Monday after yet another prosecution witness claimed her husband, Rod Blagojevich, was trying to trade President Obama's old Senate seat.
Former Illinois First Lady Patti Blagojevich came out swinging on Monday after yet another prosecution witness claimed her husband, Rod Blagojevich, was trying to trade President Obama's old Senate seat.
After the defense finished its cross-examination of Tom Balanoff, the prosecution called former Rod Blagojevich Deputy Governor Doug Scofield to the stand, and jurors heard the now-famous “F---ing golden” audio recording.
After the defense finished its cross-examination of Tom Balanoff, the prosecution called former Rod Blagojevich Deputy Governor Doug Scofield to the stand, and jurors heard the now-famous “F---ing golden” audio recording.
What former Gov. Rod Blagojevich could potentially get for appointing Jesse Jackson Jr. to the Senate was the focus of testimony Wednesday from a former Blagojevich fundraiser and a former deputy governor.
What former Gov. Rod Blagojevich could potentially get for appointing Jesse Jackson Jr. to the Senate was the focus of testimony Wednesday from a former Blagojevich fundraiser and a former deputy governor.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is moving along quickly as the prosecution’s streamlined case turned from the alleged senate seat shakedown to Children’s Memorial Hospital Wednesday.
The retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is moving along quickly as the prosecution’s streamlined case turned from the alleged senate seat shakedown to Children’s Memorial Hospital Wednesday.
Testimony resumed Monday as the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters its third week of witnesses. Children's Memorial Hospital CEO Patrick Magoon, the subject of the alleged hospital shakedown, testified Monday...
Testimony resumed Monday as the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters its third week of witnesses. Children's Memorial Hospital CEO Patrick Magoon, the subject of the alleged hospital shakedown, testified Monday...
A longtime friend of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand Tuesday after the subject of the alleged Tollway shakedown finished his testimony. Lon Monk’s testimony opened the first trial, but was reshuffled after the...
A longtime friend of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand Tuesday after the subject of the alleged Tollway shakedown finished his testimony. Lon Monk’s testimony opened the first trial, but was reshuffled after the...
The prosecution in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich rested its case Thursday, much quicker than they did in the last trial. The defense will spend the weekend getting its case together, and it remains to be seen...
The prosecution in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich rested its case Thursday, much quicker than they did in the last trial. The defense will spend the weekend getting its case together, and it remains to be seen...
Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich discussed their plans for a defense in the former governor’s corruption trial with the trial judge Friday, but who will testify for the defense remains unclear.
Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich discussed their plans for a defense in the former governor’s corruption trial with the trial judge Friday, but who will testify for the defense remains unclear.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will take the stand at his fraud trial but claim his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if called to testify in a $90 million civil suit, a defense attorney said Friday.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will take the stand at his fraud trial but claim his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if called to testify in a $90 million civil suit, a defense attorney said Friday.
Rod Blagojevich plans to take the stand and testify in his own defense at his retrial on federal corruption charges, the Sun-Times reported, and plans to call Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. too.
Rod Blagojevich plans to take the stand and testify in his own defense at his retrial on federal corruption charges, the Sun-Times reported, and plans to call Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. too.
Jesse Jackson Jr. testified Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich that in 2003, Blagojevich implied he didn’t help Jackson Jr.’s wife because Jackson Jr. didn’t make a $25,000 donation to his first...
Jesse Jackson Jr. testified Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich that in 2003, Blagojevich implied he didn’t help Jackson Jr.’s wife because Jackson Jr. didn’t make a $25,000 donation to his first...
The corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich really gets going this week. Both sides will present their jury challenges and then will deliver their opening statements.
The corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich really gets going this week. Both sides will present their jury challenges and then will deliver their opening statements.
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand for a second day in his corruption trial Friday morning. His testimony focused on the racetrack bill, and Blagojevich presented reasons he was waiting on the bill that contradicted...
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand for a second day in his corruption trial Friday morning. His testimony focused on the racetrack bill, and Blagojevich presented reasons he was waiting on the bill that contradicted...
The Rod Blagojevich corruption trial resumes Tuesday with Blagojevich testifying. The ex-governor spent two days on the stand before the holiday break. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us to talk about what the jurors...
The Rod Blagojevich corruption trial resumes Tuesday with Blagojevich testifying. The ex-governor spent two days on the stand before the holiday break. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us to talk about what the jurors...
Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand for a third day of testimony at his corruption retrial, denying allegations that he tried to sell or trade President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, shook down road builder...
Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich took the stand for a third day of testimony at his corruption retrial, denying allegations that he tried to sell or trade President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, shook down road builder...
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has ended his fourth day on the witness stand at his retrial. Patience seemed to wear thin on all sides as the day went on Wednesday.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has ended his fourth day on the witness stand at his retrial. Patience seemed to wear thin on all sides as the day went on Wednesday.
There are signs the judge is fed up with the defense at the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Karen Conti joined us to explain why the judge may allow the prosecution to start its cross-examination before the defense...
There are signs the judge is fed up with the defense at the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Karen Conti joined us to explain why the judge may allow the prosecution to start its cross-examination before the defense...
Prosecutor Reid Schar began cross-examination in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich by having Blagojevich admit that he's a convicted liar. Later, the prosecutor asked, "is it fair to say, that as a politician, not...
Prosecutor Reid Schar began cross-examination in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich by having Blagojevich admit that he's a convicted liar. Later, the prosecutor asked, "is it fair to say, that as a politician, not...
Jury deliberations resumed Monday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us with her thoughts on what's happening in the jury room.
Jury deliberations resumed Monday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us with her thoughts on what's happening in the jury room.
The jurors in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich should get the case late Thursday. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us with her thoughts on the prosecution's closing arguments Wednesday.
The jurors in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich should get the case late Thursday. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us with her thoughts on the prosecution's closing arguments Wednesday.
Closing arguments could start as early as Wednesday afternoon in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial. The former governor finished seven days of testimony Tuesday, including a cross-examination that stretched over three...
Closing arguments could start as early as Wednesday afternoon in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial. The former governor finished seven days of testimony Tuesday, including a cross-examination that stretched over three...
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich wrapped up 27 hours worth of testimony on Tuesday, and the jury will probably start deliberations on Thursday, the judge said.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich wrapped up 27 hours worth of testimony on Tuesday, and the jury will probably start deliberations on Thursday, the judge said.
Prosecutors get a third crack at cross-examination of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday. Prosecutors are using the ex-governor's own words to impeach his credibility and prove he's corrupt. Patrick Collins, a former...
Prosecutors get a third crack at cross-examination of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday. Prosecutors are using the ex-governor's own words to impeach his credibility and prove he's corrupt. Patrick Collins, a former...
Ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich retook the stand in his corruption trial Monday to face a tough but civil cross-examination in which prosecutors read him transcripts of his conversations regarding the senate seat.
Ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich retook the stand in his corruption trial Monday to face a tough but civil cross-examination in which prosecutors read him transcripts of his conversations regarding the senate seat.
Rod Blagojevich faces his first, full-day of cross-examination Monday. The prosecution got about an hour with the ex-governor Thursday, but that was just a warm-up to what happens this week. Defense attorney Karen Conti...
Rod Blagojevich faces his first, full-day of cross-examination Monday. The prosecution got about an hour with the ex-governor Thursday, but that was just a warm-up to what happens this week. Defense attorney Karen Conti...
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie Hamilton started the prosecution's closing arguments in the Rod Blagojevich corruption retrial on Wednesday afternoon by pointing out that Blagojevich took an oath -- twice -- and she said he...
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie Hamilton started the prosecution's closing arguments in the Rod Blagojevich corruption retrial on Wednesday afternoon by pointing out that Blagojevich took an oath -- twice -- and she said he...
Defense attorney Aaron Goldstein began his closing arguments immediately after the prosecution sat down, addressing the jury directly and his tone going up and down similar to how Blagojevich’s former attorney Sam Adam Jr....
Defense attorney Aaron Goldstein began his closing arguments immediately after the prosecution sat down, addressing the jury directly and his tone going up and down similar to how Blagojevich’s former attorney Sam Adam Jr....
Prosecutor Reid Schar began his rebuttal argument saying that Rod Blagojevich did make decisions and took action over and over again -- despite the defense saying that Blagojevich never made any decisions.
Prosecutor Reid Schar began his rebuttal argument saying that Rod Blagojevich did make decisions and took action over and over again -- despite the defense saying that Blagojevich never made any decisions.
After jury instructions, the case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich goes to the jury for deliberations Friday. Gil Soffer,a former federal prosecutor who knows how it feels to be at this point in a long, hard fought legal...
After jury instructions, the case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich goes to the jury for deliberations Friday. Gil Soffer,a former federal prosecutor who knows how it feels to be at this point in a long, hard fought legal...
Jurors in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich began deliberating the ex-governor's fate Friday, the day after an emotional day of closing arguments.
Jurors in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich began deliberating the ex-governor's fate Friday, the day after an emotional day of closing arguments.
The 12 jurors who are deciding whether to convict former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich of corruption charges went home on Monday without reaching a verdict.
The 12 jurors who are deciding whether to convict former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich of corruption charges went home on Monday without reaching a verdict.
As the jury in the corruption of retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich deliberated for a third day Tuesday, Blagojevich’s attorney from his first trial predicted that the former governor will be found innocent.
As the jury in the corruption of retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich deliberated for a third day Tuesday, Blagojevich’s attorney from his first trial predicted that the former governor will be found innocent.
Attorneys for both sides in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were summoned to the courtroom around noon Thursday, and after meeting in chambers with the judge announced that the jury had asked its second...
Attorneys for both sides in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were summoned to the courtroom around noon Thursday, and after meeting in chambers with the judge announced that the jury had asked its second...
The jury in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich completed their sixth day of deliberations Monday afternoon without reaching a verdict.
The jury in the corruption retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich completed their sixth day of deliberations Monday afternoon without reaching a verdict.
Jurors entered their seventh day of deliberations Tuesday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and so far, the jury has been relatively quiet about its progress. Legal analyst Karen Conti joined us with her...
Jurors entered their seventh day of deliberations Tuesday in the retrial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and so far, the jury has been relatively quiet about its progress. Legal analyst Karen Conti joined us with her...
Nine days of deliberations have now come and gone and there is still no verdict in the corruption retrial of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us to discuss what she thinks is taking the jury...
Nine days of deliberations have now come and gone and there is still no verdict in the corruption retrial of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Defense attorney Karen Conti joined us to discuss what she thinks is taking the jury...
On their 10th day of deliberation, jurors in the corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich informed the court they had reached a verdict Monday: guilty on 17 counts, not guilty on one, and hung on two others.
On their 10th day of deliberation, jurors in the corruption retrial of former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich informed the court they had reached a verdict Monday: guilty on 17 counts, not guilty on one, and hung on two others.
After testimony about the alleged shakedown of then-Congressman Rahm Emanuel and a school in his district and the introduction of four timelines of audio recordings in the case, prosecutors in the trial of former Gov. Rod...
After testimony about the alleged shakedown of then-Congressman Rahm Emanuel and a school in his district and the introduction of four timelines of audio recordings in the case, prosecutors in the trial of former Gov. Rod...
The day after 12 jurors unanimously agreed to convict former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on 17 counts of corruption, the individuals’ names are being released. Connie Wilson, who was the forewoman of the jury, said she is relieved...
The day after 12 jurors unanimously agreed to convict former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on 17 counts of corruption, the individuals’ names are being released. Connie Wilson, who was the forewoman of the jury, said she is relieved...
After being found guilty of corruption, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is likely to lose his $65,000 annual state pension, but he could receive $15,000 a year in federal retirement for the years he served in Congress.
After being found guilty of corruption, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is likely to lose his $65,000 annual state pension, but he could receive $15,000 a year in federal retirement for the years he served in Congress.
After being convicted on 17 counts of corruption, Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich faces a possible lengthy prison sentence. Former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese spent seven years in prison herself, and she has some...
After being convicted on 17 counts of corruption, Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich faces a possible lengthy prison sentence. Former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese spent seven years in prison herself, and she has some...
Prosecutors want a judge to order convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich to appear in court to sign what they contend is overdue paperwork allowing the ousted governor to remain free while awaiting sentencing.
Prosecutors want a judge to order convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich to appear in court to sign what they contend is overdue paperwork allowing the ousted governor to remain free while awaiting sentencing.
Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich have asked a judge for permission to speak with the jurors who recently convicted the impeached Illinois governor on multiple corruption charges.
Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich have asked a judge for permission to speak with the jurors who recently convicted the impeached Illinois governor on multiple corruption charges.
The judge presiding over the trial of Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich increased his bond to $450,000 Friday and warned him about meeting the terms of the agreement.
The judge presiding over the trial of Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich increased his bond to $450,000 Friday and warned him about meeting the terms of the agreement.
In just a few months, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will be heading to a new home: a federal prison. But before he begins serving his corruption sentence, Blagojevich is trying to find a new Chicago home for his...
In just a few months, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will be heading to a new home: a federal prison. But before he begins serving his corruption sentence, Blagojevich is trying to find a new Chicago home for his...
A federal judge heeded uncharacteristically kind words from prosecutors and sentenced a cooperating witness in the prosecution of Rod Blagojevich to three years of probation on Tuesday for his role in trying to shake down an...
A federal judge heeded uncharacteristically kind words from prosecutors and sentenced a cooperating witness in the prosecution of Rod Blagojevich to three years of probation on Tuesday for his role in trying to shake down an...
Rod Blagojevich may have to wait for his day of reckoning. As it now stands, the former governor’s scheduled sentencing date next month directly conflicts with a trial in a related case.
Rod Blagojevich may have to wait for his day of reckoning. As it now stands, the former governor’s scheduled sentencing date next month directly conflicts with a trial in a related case.
Rod Blagojevich's retrial may not start until next year, and if he wants the public to pay for his defense, he will get only two lawyers -- down from seven.
Rod Blagojevich's retrial may not start until next year, and if he wants the public to pay for his defense, he will get only two lawyers -- down from seven.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was supposed to be sentenced next week, but now it's been delayed because Judge James Zagel will be hearing another case.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was supposed to be sentenced next week, but now it's been delayed because Judge James Zagel will be hearing another case.
The Illinois agency that disciplines attorneys has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend the law license of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his conviction on corruption.
The Illinois agency that disciplines attorneys has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend the law license of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his conviction on corruption.
While impeached ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich awaits sentencing, the state watchdog that polices lawyers has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend his law license in a move that could deal yet another indignity to the...
While impeached ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich awaits sentencing, the state watchdog that polices lawyers has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend his law license in a move that could deal yet another indignity to the...
The trial of downstate multi-millionaire William Cellini, who was known as The Pope, began Monday. Cellini is charged with trying to shake down a movie producer to help former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The trial of downstate multi-millionaire William Cellini, who was known as The Pope, began Monday. Cellini is charged with trying to shake down a movie producer to help former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
A federal judge has questioned more than two dozen potential panelists as jury selection continues in the trial of William Cellini, the last trial stemming from the decade-long investigation of former Illinois Gov. Rod...
A federal judge has questioned more than two dozen potential panelists as jury selection continues in the trial of William Cellini, the last trial stemming from the decade-long investigation of former Illinois Gov. Rod...
Opening statements began Wednesday in the Chicago trial of William Cellini -- the last trial stemming from the federal investigation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Opening statements began Wednesday in the Chicago trial of William Cellini -- the last trial stemming from the federal investigation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Opening statements wrapped up Thursday morning in the trial of William Cellini, who is accused of shaking down a Hollywood Producer for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Testimony began just before noon Thursday.
Opening statements wrapped up Thursday morning in the trial of William Cellini, who is accused of shaking down a Hollywood Producer for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Testimony began just before noon Thursday.
A government witness says William Cellini, an Illinois powerbroker on trial for attempted extortion, complained then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's confidants were too overt about seeking to benefit from state decisions.
A government witness says William Cellini, an Illinois powerbroker on trial for attempted extortion, complained then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's confidants were too overt about seeking to benefit from state decisions.
The government's star if much-maligned witness testified about his years of drug use Wednesday at the trial of an Illinois millionaire accused of trying to shakedown a Hollywood producer for campaign cash during the last of...
The government's star if much-maligned witness testified about his years of drug use Wednesday at the trial of an Illinois millionaire accused of trying to shakedown a Hollywood producer for campaign cash during the last of...
Prosecutors started playing secret FBI recordings to jurors Thursday as the government got into the crux of the evidence they say proves a long-time Illinois powerbroker conspired to shake down the Oscar-winning producer of...
Prosecutors started playing secret FBI recordings to jurors Thursday as the government got into the crux of the evidence they say proves a long-time Illinois powerbroker conspired to shake down the Oscar-winning producer of...
An Illinois powerbroker who allegedly conspired to extort the Oscar-winning producer of "Million Dollar Baby" frantically backpedaled when the target of the plot threatened to blow the whistle, a star government witness...
An Illinois powerbroker who allegedly conspired to extort the Oscar-winning producer of "Million Dollar Baby" frantically backpedaled when the target of the plot threatened to blow the whistle, a star government witness...
Stuart Levine, the star witness in the trial of Springfield millionaire William Cellini on Monday detailed his all-day drug binges with male friends, including times when the witness would snort 10 lines of a potent mix of...
Stuart Levine, the star witness in the trial of Springfield millionaire William Cellini on Monday detailed his all-day drug binges with male friends, including times when the witness would snort 10 lines of a potent mix of...
Stuart Levine, the star witness at the shakedown trial of Illinois powerbroker William Cellini, told jurors Monday that he sometimes has difficultly with his memory and conceded it may be due to decades of drug abuse that...
Stuart Levine, the star witness at the shakedown trial of Illinois powerbroker William Cellini, told jurors Monday that he sometimes has difficultly with his memory and conceded it may be due to decades of drug abuse that...
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is encouraging his supporters to write letters to Judge James Zagel, in hopes the judge gives him a lighter sentence.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is encouraging his supporters to write letters to Judge James Zagel, in hopes the judge gives him a lighter sentence.
Hollywood producer Tom Rosenberg -- the man at the center of an alleged extortion scheme -- said Wednesday he threatened to “kick the s---” out of two of Rod Blagojevich’s top fund-raisers if they really were making a...
Hollywood producer Tom Rosenberg -- the man at the center of an alleged extortion scheme -- said Wednesday he threatened to “kick the s---” out of two of Rod Blagojevich’s top fund-raisers if they really were making a...
Attorneys delivered closing arguments Tuesday in Chicago at the trial of William Cellini, the last trial related to the years of federal scrutiny of impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Attorneys delivered closing arguments Tuesday in Chicago at the trial of William Cellini, the last trial related to the years of federal scrutiny of impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
William Cellini trial jurors started deliberating Wednesday in the last trial related to a nearly decade-long investigation of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
William Cellini trial jurors started deliberating Wednesday in the last trial related to a nearly decade-long investigation of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother wants to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Ethics investigating whether an Illinois congressman sought to raise money for Blagojevich for an appointment to President Barack...
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother wants to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Ethics investigating whether an Illinois congressman sought to raise money for Blagojevich for an appointment to President Barack...
Convicted power broker Bill Cellini undoubtedly whispered in the ear of many a politician during his era of influence in state politics, but none is more famous than Abraham Lincoln.
Convicted power broker Bill Cellini undoubtedly whispered in the ear of many a politician during his era of influence in state politics, but none is more famous than Abraham Lincoln.
Federal prosecutors say Tony Rezko deserves to spend up to 15 years in prison for his crimes in two separate cases and that he damaged his own credibility by lying to the court.
Federal prosecutors say Tony Rezko deserves to spend up to 15 years in prison for his crimes in two separate cases and that he damaged his own credibility by lying to the court.
A lawyer for William Cellini — the Springfield power broker convicted early this month in a corruption case linked to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich — said Friday he will try to have the verdict thrown out and a mistrial...
A lawyer for William Cellini — the Springfield power broker convicted early this month in a corruption case linked to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich — said Friday he will try to have the verdict thrown out and a mistrial...
A jury of 11 women and one man found former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty Monday on 17 counts of corruption. After the verdict, Blagojevich said he was "stunned."
A jury of 11 women and one man found former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty Monday on 17 counts of corruption. After the verdict, Blagojevich said he was "stunned."
The federal judge who will sentence Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges has harsh words for one of the former Illinois governor's latest legal moves.
The federal judge who will sentence Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges has harsh words for one of the former Illinois governor's latest legal moves.
Even though prosecutors and defense lawyers said Friday they can make their arguments in just one day and won’t need to a second day next week for convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing hearing, the judge in the...
Even though prosecutors and defense lawyers said Friday they can make their arguments in just one day and won’t need to a second day next week for convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing hearing, the judge in the...
The House Ethics Committee Friday kept the heat on Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. They released a report that said Jackson used taxpayer resources in his bid to win a U.S. Senate seat, and they said their investigation of Jackson...
The House Ethics Committee Friday kept the heat on Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. They released a report that said Jackson used taxpayer resources in his bid to win a U.S. Senate seat, and they said their investigation of Jackson...
He was convicted of a shocking crime: trying to sell the president's former Senate seat. He eroded the public trust, supposedly lied to jurors and has shown no remorse. Yet Rod Blagojevich says he also did good while he was...
He was convicted of a shocking crime: trying to sell the president's former Senate seat. He eroded the public trust, supposedly lied to jurors and has shown no remorse. Yet Rod Blagojevich says he also did good while he was...
Tax revenues reached all-time record highs under Rod Blagojevich. The national economy was booming. But he spent billions of dollars more than the state treasury could collect. So, when the crash of 2008 arrived, Illinois...
Tax revenues reached all-time record highs under Rod Blagojevich. The national economy was booming. But he spent billions of dollars more than the state treasury could collect. So, when the crash of 2008 arrived, Illinois...
The sentencing hearing for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich began Tuesday morning, and it was not a good morning for Blagojevich and his lawyers. The judge's rulings indicated that he agrees with the prosecution's theory with...
The sentencing hearing for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich began Tuesday morning, and it was not a good morning for Blagojevich and his lawyers. The judge's rulings indicated that he agrees with the prosecution's theory with...
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is just the most recent figure on a long list of Illinois politicians who have dealt with legal problems. Here are some of the more memorable:
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is just the most recent figure on a long list of Illinois politicians who have dealt with legal problems. Here are some of the more memorable:
Illinois politicians and leaders reacted Wednesday to the 14 year prison sentence handed down to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Here's what some of them had to say.
Illinois politicians and leaders reacted Wednesday to the 14 year prison sentence handed down to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Here's what some of them had to say.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich learned his fate Wednesday: he will spend the next dozen or so years in federal prison serving 85 percent of a 14 year sentence. Andy Shaw from the Better Government Association joined us with his...
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich learned his fate Wednesday: he will spend the next dozen or so years in federal prison serving 85 percent of a 14 year sentence. Andy Shaw from the Better Government Association joined us with his...
After hearing his apology and emotional pleas for leniency, a federal judge sentenced ousted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in prison Wednesday.
After hearing his apology and emotional pleas for leniency, a federal judge sentenced ousted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in prison Wednesday.
After being sentenced to 14 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for 18 counts of corruption, Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich won't be able to rely on his pension as governor.
After being sentenced to 14 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for 18 counts of corruption, Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich won't be able to rely on his pension as governor.
What will life be like for ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in federal prison? We were joined by someone who knows first-hand: Scott Fawell was Gov. George Ryan's chief of staff and campaign manager. He served four and a half years...
What will life be like for ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in federal prison? We were joined by someone who knows first-hand: Scott Fawell was Gov. George Ryan's chief of staff and campaign manager. He served four and a half years...
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s former attorney, Sam Adam Jr., has always been an outspoken advocate for Blagojevich. He joined us to talk about how the former governor will handle the sentence and whether it’s fair.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s former attorney, Sam Adam Jr., has always been an outspoken advocate for Blagojevich. He joined us to talk about how the former governor will handle the sentence and whether it’s fair.
Does Rod Blagojevich deserve 14 years in prison? John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute said the former governor “got off lucky.” He said the governor cost the state millions of dollars through mismanagement and...
Does Rod Blagojevich deserve 14 years in prison? John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute said the former governor “got off lucky.” He said the governor cost the state millions of dollars through mismanagement and...
The aftershocks of Rod Blagojevich's corruption, mismanagement and dishonesty will reverberate in Illinois and cloud its reputation long after the disgraced governor reports to prison.
The aftershocks of Rod Blagojevich's corruption, mismanagement and dishonesty will reverberate in Illinois and cloud its reputation long after the disgraced governor reports to prison.
The judge in the trial of convicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich agreed to delay the date Blagojevich must report to serve his sentence and will recommend he serve his time in Colorado.
The judge in the trial of convicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich agreed to delay the date Blagojevich must report to serve his sentence and will recommend he serve his time in Colorado.
A federal judge ordered a Chicago Tribune reporter to turn over her notes regarding a controversial juror in the William Cellini case, the paper reported Monday.
A federal judge ordered a Chicago Tribune reporter to turn over her notes regarding a controversial juror in the William Cellini case, the paper reported Monday.
Judge James Zagel won't force two newspapers to hand over reporters' notes related to the trial of convicted powerbroker William Cellini, he decided at a hearing Wednesday.
Judge James Zagel won't force two newspapers to hand over reporters' notes related to the trial of convicted powerbroker William Cellini, he decided at a hearing Wednesday.
Rod Blagojevich's attorneys have asked to have him placed in a drug abuse program when he starts his 14-year prison sentence for corruption, though they aren't saying if the former Illinois governor has a problem or if it's...
Rod Blagojevich's attorneys have asked to have him placed in a drug abuse program when he starts his 14-year prison sentence for corruption, though they aren't saying if the former Illinois governor has a problem or if it's...
Defense attorneys for convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich are asking a federal judge for an emergency hearing to find out if the jury foreperson broke court rules and improperly has a copy of her own questionnaire.
Defense attorneys for convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich are asking a federal judge for an emergency hearing to find out if the jury foreperson broke court rules and improperly has a copy of her own questionnaire.
Former Rod Blagojevich fundraiser Tony Rezko was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for a fraud conviction Thursday, but Judge James Zagel will allow him to serve it at the same time as his longer sentence in a separate case.
Former Rod Blagojevich fundraiser Tony Rezko was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for a fraud conviction Thursday, but Judge James Zagel will allow him to serve it at the same time as his longer sentence in a separate case.
A woman who served on the jury for convicted powerbroker William Cellini's trial told a federal judge Friday that she doesn't know why she failed to disclose her prior criminal convictions and later stormed out of the...
A woman who served on the jury for convicted powerbroker William Cellini's trial told a federal judge Friday that she doesn't know why she failed to disclose her prior criminal convictions and later stormed out of the...
Illinois officials will hold a public hearing next month to examine whether a convicted political powerbroker has a financial interest in two firms associated with state-rented property.
Illinois officials will hold a public hearing next month to examine whether a convicted political powerbroker has a financial interest in two firms associated with state-rented property.
A federal judge denied a retrial on Tuesday for longtime Illinois powerbroker William Cellini, rejecting defense arguments that the 77-year-old didn't get a fair trial because a juror supposedly lied about her criminal past...
A federal judge denied a retrial on Tuesday for longtime Illinois powerbroker William Cellini, rejecting defense arguments that the 77-year-old didn't get a fair trial because a juror supposedly lied about her criminal past...
After a biographical morning, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s testimony in his retrial turned Thursday afternoon to his political career, including his relationship with Jesse Jackson Jr., Tony Rezko and Chris Kelly.
After a biographical morning, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s testimony in his retrial turned Thursday afternoon to his political career, including his relationship with Jesse Jackson Jr., Tony Rezko and Chris Kelly.
Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 6:44 AM CDT2012-03-14 20:44:02 GMT
Rod Blagojevich left his home with his wife and his two children Tuesday afternoon, heading to an unknown destination. During his last week of freedom, the former governor has been keeping a low profile, but he's promising to talk to the cameras on Wednesday, at 5 p.m.
