Federal judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts in Blago trial
By APTuesday, August 17, 2010
Judge will declare mistrial in other Blago counts
CHICAGO — 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.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury has found ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) guilty of one count of lying to federal agents.
The jury returned its verdict on Tuesday in the corruption case against Blagojevich.
