Politics & Government
Blagojevich Found Guilty on 17 Counts
Verdict handed down today in Chicago sees jurors convict former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on 17 of 20 counts of corruption.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty today by a jury in Chicago on 17 out of the 20 counts against him for corruption.
Blogojevich issued a small statement after leaving the courtroom and quickly got into his car. To read his statement and the full story in the Chicago Tribune click here.
What do you think La Grange? After a second trial, the verdict comes back the same. Will Illinois now have two former governors behind bars? Share you thoughts in comments—but please remember to keep it civil!
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