Blagojevich guilty on just 1 count; prosecutors vow to retry case as soon as possible
By APTuesday, August 17, 2010
Blago guilty on just 1 count; feds vow retrial
CHICAGO — A federal jury has found ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) guilty of one count of lying to federal agents, and the judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts.
Prosecutors said Tuesday immediately after the jury reached its verdict that they intend to retry the case against Blagojevich as soon as possible.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts in the political corruption trial of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich).
The jury found Blagojevich guilty of one count of lying to federal agents. There were 23 other counts against Blagojevich and four against his brother.
The jury delivered its verdict on Tuesday.
