Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Illinois Gov. Blagojevich charged with corruption

Conspired to sell Senate seat, wanted Tribune writers fired, U.S. alleges


Federal agents arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff Tuesday morning on fraud and bribery charges related to the appointment of a successor for President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate and a threat to withhold state assistance to the Tribune Co.

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