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Blagojevich to Serve Time in Colorado

Convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been granted his request to serve his prison sentence in Colorado.

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    Blagojevich to Serve Time in Colorado Prison, As Requested

    Convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been granted his request to serve his prison sentence in Colorado.

    Judge Zagel Denies Retrial for William Cellini

    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

    Ill. Officials to Probe Convicted Powerbroker WIlliam Cellini's Alleged Leases

    Illinois officials will hold a public hearing next month to examine whether a convicted political powerbroker has a financial interest in two firms associated

    William Cellini Trial Juror Questioned by Judge About Concealed Convictions

    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

    Blagojevich Tweets New Year’s Message About ‘Dark, Challenging Times’

    Disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich took to his Twitter account over the weekend to sending out a new year's message.

    Tony Rezko Given No Extra Prison Time at Second Sentencing

    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

    Rod Blagojevich's Attorneys Begin Appeals Process

    Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich have formally begun the process of appealing the former Illinois governor's conviction and prison sentence.

    Blagojevich Attorneys Denied New Trial at Hearing About Juror Forewoman

    At a quick hearing Monday morning, attorneys for convicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich had their bid for a new trial denied by Judge James Zagel.

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    Former Federal Prosecutor Gil Soffer Talks About the Rod Blagojevich Trial

    Former federal prosecutor Gil Soffer talked about the pros and cons of Rod Blagojevich putting on a case, and whether he should take the stand himself.

    Zagel Will Not Release Obama's FBI Report to Blagojevich Lawyers

    Rod Blagojevich's judge, U.S. District Judge James Zagel, on Thursday denied the former governor's lawyers access to a report of President Obama's FBI

    Judge James Zagel Denies Request for Rod Blagojevich Trial Delay

    A federal judge has denied a request from former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorneys to delay his corruption retrial by several weeks.

    Convicted Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich Talks About Upcoming 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.

    Former Governor Rod Blagojevich: 'Politics is Disillusioning'

    Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich told hundreds of high school civics club members on Saturday that they should become more involved in politics because the country's future depends on

    Federal Judge Denies Tony Rezko a New Trial

    A federal judge has denied a request from a former fundraiser for impeached ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich to throw out his 2008 convictions and grant him a new

    Blago: I'm a Pauper

    Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has filed papers officially telling a judge that he's too poor to pay for his defense in his second trial.

    Rod Blagojevich, Jesse Jackson Jr. Top Most Disliked List

    Rod Blagojevich might want to hold off on his desire to jump back into politics.

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    Rod Blagojevich Trial Exhibits

    All exhibits entered into evidence in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial.

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