Wife says Blagojevich teaching history in prison Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is spending his time in federal prison teaching Civil War history and learning to play the guitar, while his attorneys work on an appeal, his wife said on Friday, the one-year anniversary of the beginning of his 14-year term for corruption.... More
On last day free, Blagojevich offers last words Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich embraced the public spotlight one last time Wednesday, claiming on the day before he reports to prison that he always believed what he did was legal and expressing faith that an appeal of his corruption convictions will succeed.... More
Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption included trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by then president-elect Barack Obama. More
After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich Rod Blagojevich was clearly the ringleader of the schemes for which he was convicted, a federal judge said Tuesday at the sentencing hearing for the ousted Illinois governor on corruption charges that include trying to sell or trade an appointment to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.... More
Prosecutors: Blagojevich should get 15 to 20 years Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich deserves a sentence of 15 to 20 years in prison for his convictions on corruption charges, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Prosecutors said Blagojevich, who was convicted of 18 corruption-related counts including that he tried to sell or trade the U.S. More
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What Happens If You Miss Jury Duty The First Time? In the United States criminal justice system, accused defendants are entitled to a trial before a jury of their peers. There must be people to serve on those juries. Jurors are found through a process ... 05/14/2024 - 5:26 am | View Link
Greta Gerwig’s Cannes Jury Faces Tense Questions on Opening Day Cannes Film Festival kicked off today in a decidedly tense environment, one where freelance festival workers are verging on strike, artists globally are under increasing pressure to speak about the ... 05/14/2024 - 4:44 am | View Link
CNN analysts discuss Michael Cohen's admission of lying in the past about campaign finance violations to protect Donald Trump. Cohen apologized for this behavior to his family and the American public.
“Top House Democrats plan to oppose GOP legislation compelling the delivery to Israel of defense equipment already approved by Congress — and are actively urging a no vote in their caucus, teeing up a fight over an issue deeply dividing the party,” Politico reports.
Said House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA): “This is not a serious legislative effort.
“Ken Griffin, one of the most prolific supporters of Republicans across the US, said he’s waiting to see who Donald Trump picks as his running mate before backing his candidacy for president,” Bloomberg reports.
“Maryland voters on Tuesday will end one of the ugliest Senate primaries of the cycle, choosing between wealthy businessman Rep. David Trone (D-MD) or county executive Angela Alsobrooks, a favorite of state party leaders,” Axios reports.
“The choice is a monumental one for Maryland Democrats, as the party will face former Maryland Gov.
New York Times: “Much of what influences third-party candidate support isn’t just a straightforward desire to see that person become president. This poses a challenge for pollsters no matter what they do: Simply by listing third-party candidates, a poll might overstate their support. If a poll doesn’t list them, however, it can’t capture their support at all.”
“This year, to combat that concern, many reputable pollsters ask both versions of the question: one that poses a simple head-to-head contest between major-party candidates, and one that includes third-party candidates who may be on the ballot.”
“And which question gets asked first is where the difference comes in.”