Agents Arrest Illinois Governor

Governor Illinois An official says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
has been arrested in Chicago on corruption..

by Associated Press

Published: Tue, December 09, 2008 - 10:43 am CST Last Updated: Tue, December 09, 2008 - 10:46 am CST

CHICAGO (AP) - An official says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
(bluh-GOY'-uh-vich) has been arrested in Chicago on corruption
charges stemming from the selection of the successor to
President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat.
U.S. Attorney's office spokesman Randall Samborn says both
Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested
Tuesday. Authorities aren't yet releasing details about those
charges. However, a federal law enforcement official tells The
Associated Press the governor is accused of corruption charges. The
official says the charges stem from the selection process of a
successor to Obama.
Federal prosecutors have investigated Blagojevich's
administration for at least three years. They've been looking at
everything from how he hired people for state jobs to the actions
of friends and contributors.
The governor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Snake Hunter Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 11:20 pm

Don’t you just love it,when these lying thieves are caught what they won’t do,to save their own bacon.I quess when you looking at serious time in the pen,your tongue loosens up.I just wonder what Gov Rod will have to say?????????.You can bet that Rezno has already cut a deal with the Feds.

Snake Hunter Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 11:13 pm

Governor Rod, and Mr Axelrod could be in Big trouble.The Feds have been working on Gov Rod for past 2yrs at least,and you can bet they have copy’s of all phone calls,and where they were made from.Now to convene a Grand Jury,and bring these lying public servant’s in,so they can put a noose around their own necks.Could be very interesting.Who knows where it might lead.

rosepetal Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 11:34 am

i think it will be just the tip of the iceberg.

myopinion Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 11:07 am

Probably runs as deep as Boeing!

BamaBob Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 11:02 am

This is what people mean when they talk about Chicago politics. It will be interesting to see just how deep this runs and just how much Rezko has been talking.

myopinion Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 10:58 am

I’m so sick of these officials thinking they are ‘untouchables’. I hope he gets everything he has coming. I hope they are all found.

BamaBob Says:

Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 10:48 am

It will be more than amazing if none of this rubs off on Obama!