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FORMER ILLINOIS GOVERNOR GEORGE RYAN AND FRIEND LARRY WARNER FACE FEDERAL CORRUPTION CHARGES
Larry Warner, co-defendant in the federal corruption trial of Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, arrives in court, Sept. 28, 2005, in Chicago. Opening arguments for Ryan and Warner's trial began Wednesday. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

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“ I know that Reverend and Mrs. Willis suffered such effects -- an unimaginable pain and loss -- from mistakes made in my administration, both by me and others on my watch, ”
Ryan offers 'heartfelt apology' to state
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“ I believe this decision today in not in accordance with the public service I put in for the people of Illinois, ”
Jury convicts former Illinois Gov. Ryan
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“ My wife even was angry and disappointed at my decision like many of the families of other victims will be, ”
Ryan ripped for death row clemency
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“ The fact that I did do each case, case-by-case, is what really changed my mind, ”
Ryan ripped for death row clemency
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“ The system has proved itself to be wildly inaccurate, unjust and unable to separate the innocent from the guilty, and at times (it's) a very racist system, ”
Analysis: Death row, dead kids for Ryan
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