Rod Blagojevich Admits Crimes, Asks for Forgiveness Before Sentencing

[UPDATE] Rod Blagojevich has just been sentenced to 14-years in prison. Zagel said: "When it is the governor who goes bad, the fabric of Illinois is torn and disfigured and not easily repaired." The original story continues below... Rod Blagojevich could soon ... continue

Federal Judge Delays Sentencing of Rod Blagojevich Indefinitely

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was scheduled to be sentenced on October 6th for multiple corruption charges. A federal judge delayed the sentencing today and did not set a new date. U.S. District Judge James Zagel posted a ... continue

Blagojevich Seeks Trial Number Three Due to “Avalanche of Errors”

Despite some pretty damning evidence that disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich tried to sell the vacated Senate seat of Barack Obama, the ex-politician's lawyers are seeking a third trial in the corruption case. For instance, one recording ... continue

Rod Blagojevich on The View: I’m Innocent (video)

Disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich hit the talk shows today just as the hearing to impeach him started in Chicago. Along with an appearance on the Today Show, where he claimed among other things that he considered ... continue

Illinois Governor, Blagojevich, Arrested for Trying to Sell Obama’s Senate Seat

The Federal US Attorney has announced that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been arrested in the middle of what he described as a political corruption crime spree. He was arrested at his home this morning. Rod Blagojevich allegedly ... continue