FORMER ILLINOIS GOVERNOR GEORGE RYAN FACES FEDERAL CORRUPTION CHARGES
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan arrives in court to face federal corruption charges, Sept. 28, 2005, in Chicago. Opening arguments for Ryan's trial began Wednesday. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)
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