Topic: Rob Blagojevich

Does Blagojevich brother have beans to spill on Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?

Robert Blagojevich, brother of jailed ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, is expected to talk this month to the House ethics panel about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Jackson's interest in being appointed to Obama's former US Senate seat is the likely topic.

Retrial for Rod Blagojevich: Will anyone be watching?

The retrial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich opens Wednesday in federal court. In the first trial, the jury deadlocked on 23 of 24 charges related to the handling of President Obama's former US Senate seat.

Jesse Jackson Jr.: Is he in serious trouble?

A Chicago businessman has alleged that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was involved in an illegal scheme to win the appointment to Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Jackson has denied the charges.

Rod Blagojevich broke, so taxpayers would pay for defense in retrial

The defense team for Rod Blagojevich is trying to rouse public anger at the prospect of taxpayer money being used in a retrial. But the cost probably wouldn’t be considerable for the state.

Rod Blagojevich was almost convicted by jury

Rod Blagojevich was one juror short of being convicted of a 'political corruption crime spree' that would have sent yet another former Illinois governor to prison.

Why Rod Blagojevich was convicted on only one of 24 counts

The count of lying to the FBI – the one conviction the jury in the Rod Blagojevich trial handed down Tuesday – is often included to make sure a jury returns at least one guilty verdict. The other counts may have been too complex.

Rod Blagojevich jury deadlocked on some charges. Now what?

The jury weighing 24 criminal charges in the corruption trial against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is deadlocked. That doesn't necessarily mean a hung jury.

Blagojevich case goes to jury for deliberations

Blagojevich appeared in court Tuesday with his wife and children as lawyers for both sides made their closing arguments. Now, the jury gets to decide his fate.

Why Rod Blagojevich didn't testify at his corruption trial

Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich may not have wanted to risk putting the fiery former Illinois governor on the stand, or they may think they have the case locked up.

Rod Blagojevich trial: Infamous 'golden' comment on display

Rod Blagojevich and his penchant for profanity was on display Tuesday when his 'golden' comment was played.

Oprah Winfrey for Senate? Blagojevich considered it.

Oprah Winfrey came up in discussions by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about who should fill President Obama's former Senate seat, an FBI tape has revealed.

Blagojevich defense gets to question key witness

Blagojevich chief of staff testified for four straight days as prosecutors tried to show jurors that Blagojevich sought cash and a well-paying job for his decisions as Illinois governor.

Rod Blagojevich bitter over simple Obama thanks on Senate pick

Rod Blagojevich was not pleased when he discovered nothing more than a simple 'thank you' was coming from the new President for selecting an Obama aide to fill out his Senate term.

Rod Blagojevich trial: Blago excited by value of senate seat

Rod Blagojevich sorted through ways he could benefit personally from the senate seat vacated when Obama won the presidential election, according to testimony and wiretap recordings.

Aide: Rod Blagojevich said he made deal for Obama seat

There was no indication of what — if anything — Obama knew about the alleged deal.

A short Senate tenure for Illinois's Burris

Democrats stand a better chance of retaining the seat in 2010 now that Burris – tarred by the Blagojevich connection – has bowed out, analysts say.

Burris tape stokes skepticism in Illinois

New recording raises fresh doubts about whether the senator used pay-for-play politics to get his seat.

Blagojevich indictment outlines more pay-to-play schemes

Illinois' ex-governor asserts his innocence, saying he'll 'fight in the courts' to clear his name.

Roland Burris clears everything up: Nothing to see here, move along