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Prosecutors: Blagojevich should get 15 to 20 years

Rod Blagojevich

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. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama, should receive more time than his predecessor, former Gov. George Ryan, and a key former fundraiser, Tony Rezko.

 

Lieutenant governor replaces Blagojevich

Lieutenant governor replaces Blagojevich

It wasn't long after the Illinois state Senate voted unanimously to remove Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office that Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn put his hand on a Bible and took the oath of office to replace him.

 

Blagojevich 'did nothing wrong'

Blagojevich 'did nothing wrong'

The scandal-hit governor of the US state of Illinois tells his impeachment trial he has done nothing wrong.

 

The Blago Tapes

The Blago Tapes

Secret recordings of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) -- in which the governor discussed dealing with gambling legislation and an alleged interest in a corresponding campaign donation -- were played in public for the first time during his impeachment trial today.

 

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