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The Blagojevich Case: Who Won?

By Allan LengelAug 18th 2010 – 1:35PM
Eric Y. Exit, AP

Eric Y. Exit, AP

(Aug. 18) -- At first blush, Rod Blagojevich appeared almost Houdini-like, slipping out from under a weight of charges that seemed almost certain to bury the former Illinois governor. A federal jury in downtown Chicago convicted him Tuesday on only one of 24 corruption counts -- one that involved lying to FBI agents in...

Foreman: Holdout Blago Juror Said It Was Politics

By Allan LengelAug 18th 2010 – 11:43AM
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune / MCT

Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune / MCT

(Aug. 18) -- Rod Blagojevich appeared to have at least one key juror in his corner, who believed the former Illinois governor was simply engaging in politics as usual rather than anything illegal. Jury foreman James Matsumoto, appearing on NBC's "Today" show this morning, said some of the votes were 11-1 in favor of...

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