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Jury convicts Blagojevich of corruption

Global Politics

A federal court in Chicago convicted former Ill. Governor Rod Blagojevich on 17 counts of corruption in a retrial.

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

Conflict & Justice

American politics and corruption

Global Politics

The business of bribery

Business, Economics and Jobs

The Rise and Fall of Jesse Jackson, Jr.

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Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption

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 […]

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At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

Conflict & 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.

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Blagojevich Back in the Headlines

Global 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.

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Buying a Senate Seat? More Questions for Sen. Burris

Global Politics

There’s yet another chapter in the tale of ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama. Rob Wildeboer is a reporter for Chicago Public Radio and he has been following the story closely.

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Roland Burris fights for his rights to remain a Senator

Global Politics

Senator Roland Burris is promising to fully cooperate with a new investigation into his contacts with the administration of now-ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich. But while he may be talking to investigators, he says he’ll no longer be talking to reporters.

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