Patricia Blagojevich

Patricia Blagojevich is the wife of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. She is a real estate agent and former business partner of convicted felon Tony Rezko.

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Patricia Blagojevich. She's just smart enough to stand behind her puppet.

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Rod Blagojevich. He's the one who abused his office.

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Who is worse? Patricia Blagojevich or her husband?

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Patricia Blagojevich. She's just smart enough to stand behind her puppet.

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Should Patricia Blagojevich be brought up on corruption charges?

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Yes

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What did you think about the letter of apology Patricia Blagojevich sent to her neighbors?

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It was a nice gesture

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Law used to indict Blagojevich challenged as vague

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Among the corruption charges faced by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is a statute of just 28 words with enough pop to send big names to prison for corruption, but under attack by those consider it vague and unfair. Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, ex-newspaper mogul Conrad Black and one-time Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling have all been convicted of what's known as honest-services fraud. The law makes it illegal for officials, executives and others to scheme to deprive those they serve and possibly others of "the intangible right to honest services." "It causes fear. It causes confusion," said Chicago attorney and former federal prosecutor ... Read Full Story

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Blagojevich, promoting book, denies wrongdoing

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Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is on a media blitz as his book hits the shelves. The book gives Blagojevich's view of the scandal that led to federal charges that accuse him of — among other things — trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama. He took to the airwaves for a media tour to promote the 264-page book, which is being released Tuesday. During appearances on NBC's "Today Show" and on WLS Radio in Chicago, Blagojevich continued to deny any wrongdoing. The Democrat says the comments prosecutors have captured on wiretap tapes have been taken out of ... Read Full Story

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Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption charges

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Prosecutors Worry About Blagojevich's Appearance on 'Celebrity Apprentice' TV Show (Law.com)...

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Published: Prosecutors said Monday they are worried about what ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich might say on Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice TV show that could taint the jury pool for his federal corruption trial. The show is likely to air just as jurors are being qualified for the trial, which is scheduled to start June 3, and anything Blagojevich might say about the evidence could cause ...... Read More.. . Read Full Story

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Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption charges

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CHICAGO – Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and five others were indicted Thursday on charges of scheming to auction off President Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, pressuring a congressman for campaign money and lying to FBI agents. The 19-count indictment alleges Blagojevich and his aides discussed the possibility he could get a Cabinet post in the new president’s administration, substantial fundraising assistance or a high-paying job in exchange for the Senate seat. Obama’s Deputy Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, said the White House would not comment. The indictment also charged that Blagojevich was involved in a corrupt scheme to get a massive kickback in ... Read Full Story

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Corruption of Illinois | Gov. Pat Quinn Aide Resigns Amid Alleged Probe

In case you haven't noticed, Illinois temp Gov. Pat Quinn has been shifting from his outsider reform persona to a more insider, politics as usual politician. He's even been posing frequently with Chicago's King of Corruption, Mayor Richard Daley. That may explain why his disapproval ratings recently increased to 53%.After calling Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich a person of integrity until it was convenient to throw him under the impeachment...

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Blago pal guilty

CHICAGO -- A former aide to ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pleaded guilty to corruption charges and has agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their investigation of Blagojevich. Alonzo Monk, 51, pleaded guilty yesterday to one c...

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Former Blagojevich aide pleads guilty to fraud, pledges to help Feds

A former chief of staff and longtime friend of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their corruption case against the former governor.

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