Rod Blagojevich

Trump’s hypocrisy on corruption is just what Putin wants

February 24, 2020Trump administration

US President Donald Trump said he was concerned about corruption in Ukraine when he withheld aid last year. But his interference in Justice Department matters post-impeachment are eroding US institutional norms — and playing into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hand.

An image of the face of Michael Bloomberg is shown on a large video monitor in an auditorium with empty seats.

Bloomberg to debate, Erdoğan threatens Idlib operation and what’s up with Trump and the DOJ

February 19, 2020Top of The World

Day one of former Illinois governor’s much-anticipated trial

March 26, 2014Conflict & Justice

Comprehensive government accountability investigation finds pervasive corruption risk

August 15, 2013Global Politics

American politics and corruption

August 15, 2013Global Politics

The business of bribery

August 15, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

How U.S. companies rank on the Bribe Payers Index — a report that examines how likely certain companies from leading nations are to engage in bribery.

The Rise and Fall of Jesse Jackson, Jr.

August 15, 2013

Born as his father marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, Jesse Jackson, Jr. grew up among the living history of the Civil Rights Movement. Jesse Jackson, Sr. witnessed Dr. King’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, and continues his civil rights and political work today. Jesse Jackson, Jr. began […]

Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption

August 15, 2013

Illinois’ embattled ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty yesterday on 17 counts of corruption, and could face up to 20 years in prison. Blagojevich was caught on tape trying to extort money in exchange for President Obama’s vacated Senate seat in late 2008. Blagojevich had maintained his innocence throughout the trial, and was surprised by […]

At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

In a surprising move, ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich decided he would not testify in his corruption trial. Rob Wildeboer, criminal justice reporter for Chicago Public Radio, believes this was a wise move on Blagojevich’s part.

Blagojevich Back in the Headlines

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s former chief of staff, John Harris, has plead guilty to fraud charges in a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. For more The Takeaway turns to Rob Wildeboer for WBEZ in Chicago.