Illinois Governor Released On Bond
Dec 10th, 2008 · Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been released on bond after his arrest on federal corruption charges. Prosecutors say he tried to sell the Senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama.
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Obama's Conduct Not Questioned In Illinois Scandal
Dec 10th, 2008 · Top Illinois lawmakers say they'd like to call the legislature into session for a special election to pick President-elect Barack Obama's Senate replacement. They don't want to leave that job to Gov. Rod Blagojevich who's accused by federal prosecutors of trying to sell the seat. The governor and the president-elect are not personally close, but they have worked closely together over the years.
Ill. Governor Arrested On Corruption Charges
Dec 9th, 2008 · Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been arrested on charges of plotting to sell an appointment to Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. Prosecutors say Blagojevich, a Democrat, was heard telling associates the Senate appointment is "a valuable thing — you just don't give it away for nothing."
Prosecutor: 'Lincoln Would Roll Over In His Grave'
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.
Sam Waterston Brings 'Law & Order' As D.A. Jack McCoy
Dec 9th, 2008 · For 15 seasons, actor Sam Waterston has portrayed prosecutor Jack McCoy on NBC's Law & Order. He has been nominated for six Emmy Awards, three for his work on Law & Order. In his time off from the show, he has appeared in countless movies and theatrical productions.
Blackwater Guards Indicted In 2007 Shootings *
Dec 8th, 2008 · Blackwater Worldwide security guards opened machine gun fire on innocent, surrendering Iraqis and launched a grenade into a girls' school during a gruesome Baghdad shooting last year, prosecutors said Monday in announcing manslaughter charges against five guards.
Blackwater Guards Indicted For Iraq Deaths *
Dec 5th, 2008 · Five Blackwater Worldwide security guards were indicted and a sixth is in plea negotiations with prosecutors for a 2007 shooting in Baghdad. The shooting killed 17 Iraqis.
Blackwater Guards Indicted For Iraq Shootings
Dec 5th, 2008 · Five Blackwater Worldwide security guards have been indicted and a sixth was negotiating a plea with prosecutors for a 2007 shooting that left 17 Iraqis dead and became an anti-American rallying cry for insurgents, people close to the case said Friday.
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