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One of Rod Blagojevich's attorneys said Wednesday it was possible the defense could call President Obama to take the witness stand if the corruption charges against the former governor go to trial, but added that it wasn't clear that doing so would be necessary.
When the news arrived, Rep. Bill Black thought at first it was somebody's lame idea of a joke. But it was true: The FBI had arrested the governor of Illinois, hauling him away wearing a track suit and handcuffs.
Police say a search of a Chicago home didn't turn up any of the items stolen from former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich) attorneys.
A defense attorney for Rod Blagojevich says the former Illinois governor will take the stand at his fraud trial but claim his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if called to testify in a $90 million civil suit.
A millionaire power broker who was to go to trial on corruption charges alongside ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was dropped Monday from the list of defendants.
A former chief of staff and longtime friend of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their corruption case against the former governor.
Out of work since he was impeached by Illinois lawmakers, Rod Blagojevich is taking his job search to TV's toughest boss — Donald Trump.
To hear ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tell it, his war with federal prosecutors now has a casualty.
In a Sept. 14 story about the death of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's chief fundraiser, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Christopher Kelly died on the day he was to report to prison. He was to report on Friday, Sept. 18, not Friday, Sept. 11.
The investigation into the death of the former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich intensified on Sunday as medical examiners completed an autopsy and detectives looked into whether drugs found in the trusted aide's vehicle might have factored into his death.
Police in a Chicago suburb say that a former fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich committed suicide.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that statements he made on secret FBI wiretap tapes were taken out of context by prosecutors and that he might try to call senators and a top White House official as witnesses at his racketeering and fraud trial to back his version of events.
Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress.
A federal judge says he'll largely turn down media requests for access to sealed documents in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (blah-GOY'-uh-vich-is) political corruption case.
Judge James B. Zagel has meted out justice on the silver screen and masterminded a bank robbery in the pages of a novel.
A former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in a scheme to use President Barack Obama's Senate seat as leverage to get the then-governor into a high-paying job.
A doctor who became tangled in the corruption investigation of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 18 months in prison for hiding $3 million in income from a tax collector.
Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich said Friday that making new friends during her time on NBC's reality show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" helped her get over those she's lost since her husband's arrest on federal corruption charges.
Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle. Patti Blagojevich was voted off NBC's reality series "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" on Tuesday. She lasted 23 days in the Costa Rican jungle as a replacement for her husband, who was barred by a judge from leaving the country amid his pending corruption charges.
Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for hiding the use of his company's money to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and other expenses.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been rejected by the people of his state, bounced out of office by legislators and indicted by federal prosecutors. But in the world of entertainment, he's a hit.
As Gov. Sarah Palin prepares to leave office, the wait for her e-mails will outlive her.
Four Illinois riverboat casinos are suing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich as they continue to fight a state law that requires them to share their profits with the state's ailing horse racing tracks.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed a state commission to investigate what some have called questionable admissions practices at the state's largest public university.
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich doesn't seem to mind being the butt of a theatrical joke.
Blagojevich's lawyers seek FBI interview with ObamaThis guy is not going away, and he is acting like he has something to prove! Puzzling.
Burglary at Blago's lawyers produces gun chargeProsecutors filed a misdemeanor gun charge against the man arrested after police executed a search warrant related to the burglary of the law offices of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney.
With friends like these ... who needs hostile witnesses? (Ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich)In the wake of one of the most sweeping public-corruption indictments in Illinois history, former Gov.
Inside the Beltway - Washington Timessomebody paid $63,000 fro dinner with Sarah Palin and $10,000 for Rod Blagojevich's chair.
Inside the Beltway - Washington Timespress accuracy the worst in two decades the pollsters say.
Key Figure in Blagojevich Corruption Probe Found DeadA key figure in ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's federal corruption case died Saturday of an apparent "aspirin overdose," a law enforcement source told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Inside the Beltway - Washington TimesEND GAME - the press fixated on "death" journalism - and former Gov. Blagojevich goes on a publicity blitz!
Ex-Ill. gov Blagojevich performs Elvis at Chicago block party -- chicagotribune.comCHICAGO - Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has demonstrated his love for Elvis Presley with a short surprise performance at a downtown Chicago block party.
The Blago Blog comin' at ya with GovernorRod.com! Blagojevich fights on! Since his controversial ousting from office, Rod Blagojevich has refused to be silent. He's not holding back, he's not playing politics or playing nice.
Sitting duck? Palin wins dubious honorThe National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers.
Blagojevich gets in on joke at comedy show - Arts, books, more- msnbc.comOusted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich doesn't seem to mind being the butt of a theatrical joke.
Pay To Play: Roland Burris (D-IL) Caught On Tape Offering a Check For BlagojevichA transcript of a secretly recorded phone call between the brother of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and U.S. Sen.
Patti Blagojevich: I'll do reality TV for my familyThough a judge ruled that former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich cannot appear on a reality-TV program, viewers will get the next-best thing: His wife Patti will be one of the contestants on "I'm a Celebrity ...
Blagmadinejad? Buying Votes in IRAN! Has Blago been mentoring Ahmadinejad in the ways of Illinois politics? Opponents of Iran's hard-line president have accused him of trying to buy votes before the June presidential election by handing out checks and free vegetables to the poor.
Blago inspires hair products Just when we thought we'd heard "bleep'n" everything. A Chicago-area company is marketing hair products inspired by ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The shampoo and conditioner carry the brand name "BLAGO It's Bleep'n Golden!"
Blago Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner: 'It's Bleep'n Golden'Say what you will about disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, but you can't say he has thin hair.
Blagojevich ex-chief of staff pleads not guiltyProsecutors say they expect the former Illinois governor's chief-of-staff to make a deal and take the stand as a government witness if the case goes to trial.
Judge kills Blago reality show - Andy Barr - POLITICO.comA federal judge on Tuesday denied former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's request to travel to Costa Rica to participate in a television reality show.
3 more not guilty pleas in Blagojevich caseOusted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief of staff has pleaded not guilty to scheming with his boss to sell President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.
Blagojevich wants to be on NBC reality show in Costa Rica (?!)In the span of a few months, Rod Blagojevich could trade the Illinois governor's office for the Costa Rican jungle..NBC says it wants Blagojevich to appear on its upcoming show "I'm a Celebrity....
Blagojevich pleads not guilty at arraignmentThe former Illinois governor has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges that accuse him -- among other things -- of trying to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.
Investigators Take Closer Look at Rep. Jackson in Blagojevich Case Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr. went to see the Illinois governor in December to press for an appointment to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Barack Obama. Mr.
Jackson Jr Offered $5 Million to Blagojevich for Obama's Senate Seat?Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's camp was told last year that U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) would raise up to $5 million in campaign cash for the ex-governor if he was appointed to President Obama's U.S. Senate seat, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.
What Feds Want from Jesse Jr.Federal investigators want to talk to Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. about his role in the alleged case against Illinois ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Federal grand jury indicts Rod BlagojevichOusted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was indicted Thursday on charges of trying to auction off President Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat along with new corruption allegations that he tried to extort a congressman.
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