Posts Tagged ‘racketeering’
Prosecutors dismissed all charges against Robert Blagojevich
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on any of the four counts against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s older brother, Robert. Prosecutors today dismissed all four charges against Robert Blagojevich. Robert was accused along with his brother, former Illinois Gov. [Read More]
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Guilty of only one count
After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 counts against him.After two weeks of deliberations, Chicago jurors today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of only one of the 24 [Read More]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on Ethics in Politics
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.According to The Daily Northwestern newspaper, former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will speak at the university at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is titled “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod [Read More]
Ex-congressman William J. Jefferson Gets 13 Years
Ex-congressman Jefferson and family Photo source: Michael DeMocker / The Times-PicayuneTo say it’s a sad day for us at Chocolate City is an understatement. We have always held the ex-congressman in very high esteem and regarded him as a true champion in the struggle [Read More]
Vietnam born, Joseph Cao Wins Rep. William Jefferson Seat
AP–Republican Anh 'Joseph' Cao waves as he holds his daughter Betsy Cao, 4, with his wife Kate Hieu Hoang. Vietnam born, Republican Joseph Cao, 41-year-old, wins Democrat African-American U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, 61-year-old seat. Rep. Jefferson had a baggage [Read More]
