Some how you figured there might to be more suspicious activity involving ex-Gov. Blagojevich that went beyond his thick indictment. You also figure U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald plans to bury the ex-gov one way or another. By KAREN ANN CULLOTTA New York Times CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors are trying to determine if former Gov. Rod…
The FBI tape raises more questions about the appointment of Sen. Roland Burris. The big question will be whether Burris can survive all this and remain in the Senate. It only seems to get uglier. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — In a Nov. 13 conversation recorded by the FBI, Roland Burris told Rod…
The ex-Gov is getting quite a deal on the legal fees considering how expensive they are these days. By Mike Robinson The Associated Press CHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawyers have reluctantly agreed to be paid far below the rate some of them usually charge in return for being allowed to tap his…
Allies one day, enemies the next. That’s the lesson ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is learning as the government lines up witnesses to try and bury him during trial. By Jeff Coen Tribune reporter CHICAGO — Several onetime allies of for mer Gov. Rod Blagojevich have already lined up as government witnesses against him, and another close…
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich loves the spotlight, but he’ll have to stay closer to home to find it. That’s the reality of it all. By The Chicago Tribune Staff CHICAGO — A federal judge today denied permission to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich to travel to Costa Rica to participate in a reality TV show. U.S. District Court…
The FBI is interested in him, and Jesse Jackson has, as Ricky Ricardo would say “some splainin to do!”. This case is only going to get bigger. Stay tuned. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s camp was told last year that U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) would raise up…
From the onset, Jesse Jackson Jr. has denied doing anything improper in connection with President Obama’s old senate seat. So far, it looks like he hasn’t convinced the FBI of that. The scandal involving ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is likely to grow. By Jeff Coen and John Chase Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Federal authorities have…
No question ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich is going to line up a top notch defense team. But he may not get exactly who he wants if he doesn’t come up with cash. Too late to shake down everyone in exchange for favors. He has nothing to offer. Now his fund raising skills will be put to…
