Judge denies Ex-US Rep. Jefferson's request for a new trial on federal corruption chargesSeptember 21st, 2009 Judge: Ex-US Rep. Jefferson won't get new trialWASHINGTON — A federal judge has denied the request for a new trial by a former Louisiana congressman convicted on corruption charges.
Funeral held for Blagojevich's former fundraiser, who died of suspected overdoseSeptember 16th, 2009 Funeral held for former Blagojevich fundraiserWESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — The funeral for the chief fundraiser of ousted Illinois Gov.
Blagojevich attending funeral for former fundraiser, who died of suspected overdoseSeptember 16th, 2009 Blagojevich attending funeral for former aideWESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — Ousted Illinois Gov.
Blagojevich to attend funeral for former fundraiser, who police say apparently killed himselfSeptember 16th, 2009 Blagojevich to attend ex-fundraiser's funeralWESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. — Ousted Illinois Gov.
Hartford mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges; prosecutors want to combine 2 casesSeptember 11th, 2009 Hartford mayor pleads not guilty to extortionHARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford, Conn., Mayor Eddie Perez has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he tried to extort $250,000 from a real estate developer.
Federal judge says documents in Blagojevich corruption case must remain mostly under sealJuly 29th, 2009 Judge: Blagojevich papers to remain mostly sealedCHICAGO — A federal judge says he'll largely turn down media requests for access to sealed documents in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (blah-GOY'-uh-vich-is) political corruption case.
Ex-Ill. Gov. Blagojevich appears in popular Chicago improv comedy show that lampoons himJune 14th, 2009 Blago joins cast of 'Rod Blagojevich Superstar'CHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich claims that while he was still in office, he liked to call up the Chicago Cubs coaching staff and give pitching advice.
Blagojevich pushes for permission to use campaign money for legal defense in corruption caseMay 1st, 2009 Blagojevich lawyer asks OK to tap campaign fundCHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has made a fresh plea for permission to tap campaign funds to help pay legal expenses in his corruption case.
Blagojevich returns to Chicago after promoting NBC reality TV show in Los AngelesApril 26th, 2009 Blagojevich back home after reality TV promotionCHICAGO — After embracing his celebrity status and promoting a reality TV show in Los Angeles, ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) is back in Chicago.
Blagojevich's former chief of staff pleads not guilty to wire fraud in corruption caseApril 24th, 2009 Blagojevich's ex-chief of staff pleads not guiltyCHICAGO — A former chief of staff who served under ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty Thursday in the federal corruption case involving the former Illinois governor.
Blagojevich says judge's decision to bar travel for reality show saved him from eating bugsApril 23rd, 2009 Blagojevich heading to L.A., may plug reality showCHICAGO — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will "promote" a reality TV show even though a judge has refused to let him travel to Costa Rica to appear on the program.
Blagojevich says judge's decision to bar travel for reality show saved him from eating bugsApril 23rd, 2009 Blagojevich says judge saved him from eating bugsCHICAGO — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he was willing to eat bugs for his children, but a federal judge saved him from that.
NBC says it's disappointed ousted Ill. gov. won't be on reality TV, but won't move show to USApril 21st, 2009 NBC: Disappointed but not moving show for fmr. govCHICAGO — NBC says it's disappointed indicted former Illinois Gov.
Ex-Illinois Governor Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption chargesApril 3rd, 2009 CHICAGO - A 19-count indictment on corruption charges has been leveled on former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich and his closest advisers were indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on a slew of corruption charges, including a conspiracy to sell President Obama's former Senate seat, reports the New York Daily News.
Impeached Illinois governor vows to continue fightingJanuary 9th, 2009 CHICAGO - Impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is accused of trying to sell the US Senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama, vowed to fight every step of the way. Blagojevich said he wasn't surprised by the impeachment vote.