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Blagojevich found guilty in corruption retrial

CHICAGO — A federal jury convicted former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich (D) on 17 of 20 counts Monday, finding that he brazenly abused the powers of his office in a series of attempted shakedowns captured on undercover government recordings. Blagojevich showed no reaction as the jury announced its decisions. After the verdicts were read, he sat back in his chair with his lips pursed, looked toward his wife, Patti, and whispered, “I love you.” As the first guilty verdict was read, Patti Blagojevich slumped into the arms of her brother, who stroked her head.

 

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