calvino Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Below are the charges. I think Blagojevich is in for an uphill battle. I heard earlier that the fed's did not indict/freeze the funds in his campaign account, like they did in the Ryan case. I wonder why? That would of been the kicker. Blagojevich, 52, of Chicago, was charged with 16 felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud, extortion conspiracy, attempted extortion and making false statements to federal agents. He allegedly used his office in numerous matters involving state appointments, business, legislation and pension fund investments to seek or obtain such financial benefits as money, campaign contributions, and employment for himself and others, in exchange for official actions, including trying to leverage his authority to appoint a U.S. Senator, announced Patrick J. Fitzgerald, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. The Tribune has a nice, tough editorial. I agree with their sentiment. The voters (in both parties) need to step up, too. Your move, enablers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Interesting they didn't indict Patti. Bait perhaps for a deal with Rod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 He could probably sneak a file in under his hair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Rod 'Blago' Blagojevich: From Governor to Elvis Impersonator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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