Rod Blagojevich, disgraced Illinois governor, has just had his trial finished. Two weeks of deliberation left the grand jury giving a single guilty verdict out to him. One count of lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation was given to Blagojevich. Since he gave false statements to the government, five years in prison could be given, although sentencing hasn't happened yet. Federal prosecutors have decided to re-try Blagojevich already.
Two weeks before verdict
Rod Blagojevich was arrested two years ago in connection with federal surveillance that indicated he was trying to sell the seat within the United States Senate vacated by Obama. In the time between then and the verdict, he was impeached and removed from office. He was charged to have 24 accusations. Two weeks was enough time for the jury to determine what the verdict was. Mistrial was announced for 23 of the accounts while he was considered guilty of giving statements that were lies to the FBI.
Retrial hoped for by U.S. Attorney
The New York Times, reports that a retrial for Blagojevich is wanted by the U.S. Attorney's office. A lie to the FBI was what he was convicted of. A federal crime was committed meaning five years or a $ 250,000 fine can be given to him. Some people may be hoping for both.
Balgojevich as Chicago stereotype
Chicago, Ill., has a long history of political corruption. George Ryan was removed from office and convicted also, as Rod Blagojevich's previous governor. Ryan was sent to federal prison for corruption. It’s unknown what the fate of Rod Blagojevich can be, as he nevertheless has a second trial in his future. He could end up serving all five years in prison.
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