Dec 31st, 2008 · U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said he needs more time to return an indictment against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Prosecutors usually have 30 days to return an indictment, but that period ends in a week. Fitzgerald is asking for a 90-day extension.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has accused Gov. Rod Blagojevich of trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat. This is just the latest high-profile case Fitzgerald has brought. Over the past eight years, Fitzgerald has become one of the most well-known federal prosecutors in the country.
Dec 9th, 2008 · U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said the charges against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich "would make Lincoln roll over in his grave." Blagojevich was arrested Monday on charges he tried to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Jul 20th, 2007 · Nina Totenberg reports on U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's appearance on Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me.
Mar 21st, 2007 · U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, fresh from the Libby trial, shows up on a Justice Department's list of prosecutors who had not distinguished themselves. His fellow Chicagoans say that ranking is nonsense.