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Rod Blagojevich ( / bləˈɡɔɪ.əvɪtʃ / blə-GOY-ə-vitch; born December 10, 1956), often referred to by his nickname " Blago ", [2] [3] is an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009. He was impeached, removed from office, convicted, and incarcerated for eight years on federal charges of public corruption.
May 31, 2018 · WashingtonCNN — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich got a new lifeline on Thursday when President Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning or commuting his sentence on his federal...
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Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on federal corruption charges regarding the filling of President Obama 's vacant Senate seat and other charges. Accused. Rod Blagojevich, [1] former Governor of Illinois. John Harris, [1] Blagojevich's chief of staff.
Feb 18, 2020 · CHICAGO — Rod R. Blagojevich, whose criminal sentence President Trump has commuted, became a household name when he was arrested 12 years ago on an explosive accusation: Prosecutors said he...
Jun 1, 2021 · A chronological overview of the former Illinois governor's corruption case, from his impeachment and removal from office to his release from prison and supervised release. See key dates, events and details of his trial, conviction and appeal.
Feb 19, 2020 · After Rod Blagojevich — the former Illinois governor who was released from prison yesterday after his sentence on corruption charges was commuted — thanked President Trump and his family, he...
Aug 3, 2021 · Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and convicted for corruption, claims his removal was unconstitutional and seeks to restore his right to run for elective office. He also declares himself a \"Trumpocrat\" and says he is not ruling out any options for his political future.
