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Blagojevich Retrial Set for January, Charges Dropped Against Brother
August 26, 2010
By Bill McMorris Illinois Statehouse News
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is looking at a new trial in January, but the courtroom will be less crowded, as prosecutors on Thursday dismissed charges against his brother and the judge cut his legal team to two.
Blagojevich Juror: One Hold-Out Kept Blagojevich Clear on Most Charges
August 18, 2010
By Bill McMorris Illinois Statehouse News
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have declared victory on Tuesday when he was convicted of only one of the 24 federal corruption counts he faced, but one juror says he narrowly escaped at least 21 more convictions.
Top State Officials Downplay Blago Trial Effect
August 18, 2010
By Kevin Lee Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — Top Illinois Democrats are eager to move beyond the shadow cast by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois Politicians Disappointed in Blagojevich Verdict
August 17, 2010
By Benjamin Yount
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ political leaders are clinging to the one conviction in the Rod Blagojevich federal corruption trial.
Experts Expect Changes for Potential Blago Re-Trial
August 17, 2010
By Kevin Lee Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — There could be some changes in store if former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is re-tried.
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