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

Conflict & Justice

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich political corruption trial begins today. Politico.com’s Jonathan Allen and Chicago Public Radio’s Criminal Justice’s Rob Wildeboer discuss the local and national implications of this monumental trial.

Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption

The World

At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

Conflict & Justice
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Blagojevich Back in the Headlines

Global Politics
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What’s next for Rod Blagojevich? Job hunt.

Global Politics
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Governor of Illinois arrested on corruption charges

Global Politics

Federal authorities have arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accusing him of attempting to benefit financially from his position to appoint Barack Obama’s Senate replacement. We speak to former managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, Jim Warren.

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