Gov. Rod Blagojevich found guilty of lying (13 images)

Sam Adam Jr., attorney for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, talks to reporters after Blagojevich was found guilty on one count in his 24 count federal corruption indictment in Chicago on August 17, 2010. Blagojevich was found guilty of lying to federal agents, but the judge said he intended to declare a mistrial on the other 23 more serious counts. UPI/Brian Kersey

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (C), with his wife Patti (R), talks to reporters after being found guilty on one count in his 24 count federal corruption indictment in Chicago on August 17, 2010. Blagojevich was found guilty of lying to federal agents, but the judge said he intended to declare a mistrial on the other 23 more serious counts. UPI/Brian Kersey

Sam Adam Jr. (R) and Sam Adam Sr., attorneys for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, talk to reporters after Blagojevich was found guilty on one count in his 24 count federal corruption indictment in Chicago on August 17, 2010. Blagojevich was found guilty of lying to federal agents, but the judge said he intended to declare a mistrial on the other 23 more serious counts. UPI/Brian Kersey

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (C) leaves federal court with his attorneys Sheldon Sorosky (L) and Sam Adam Sr. (R) after being found guilty on one count in his 24 count federal corruption indictment in Chicago on August 17, 2010. Blagojevich was found guilty of lying to federal agents, but the judge said he intended to declare a mistrial on the other 23 more serious counts. UPI/Brian Kersey