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Judge denies 'hare-brained' Blago motion
CHICAGO, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- A federal judge Monday rejected former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's motion for a new trial, calling it "hare-brained."
Drug treatment recommended for Blagojevich
CHICAGO, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A federal judge recommended a drug-treatment program for ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich that would reduce his 14-year prison sentence by a year.
Blagojevich gets another month of freedom
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A federal judge Tuesday said he would give Rod Blagojevich another month of freedom before the corrupt former Illinois governor must report to prison.
Blagojevich appeal likely
CHICAGO, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich are expected to appeal the former Illinois governor's sentence, legal experts said.
Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years
CHICAGO, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in prison and fined him $20,000 for corruption.
Blagojevich faces long prison term
CHICAGO, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was no pawn or "supplicant" in schemes to use his office for money, the federal judge set to sentence him said Tuesday.
Blagojevich new evidence claim to be heard
CHICAGO, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Lawyers for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked a federal judge to consider what they say is new evidence about a key government witness.
Defense wants probation for Blagojevich
CHICAGO, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich say they're going to seek probation for the former Illinois governor, who was convicted of 17 counts of corruption, a report said.
Sentencing for Blagojevich postponed
CHICAGO, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ordered a postponement of the sentencing of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption.
Blagojevich files motion for new trial
CHICAGO, July 26 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is seeking a third trial, saying federal Judge James Zagel was blatantly biased against him.
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