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The Chicago Tribune Walks

Submitted: April 15, 2010 - 3:50pm
Last updated: April 15, 2010 - 3:51pm
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Chicago, IL
United States
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A new document laying out the federal government's evidence against former Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL), reveals that no one from Tribune Company was ever even offered a deal.

Lawyers Worry Blagojevich TV Role Will Taint Jury

Submitted: October 20, 2009 - 8:56am
Last updated: October 20, 2009 - 8:57am
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Prosecutors are worried that a planned television appearance by Rod Blagojevich, the indicted former governor of Illinois, may prejudice the potential pool of jurors for his trial on corruption charges scheduled for June.