The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal of Rod Blagojevich's corruption charges
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal Monday from former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) of his corruption charges, the Chicago Tribune reports. In 2014, a federal appeals court threw out five of his 18 convictions.
Blagojevich, 59, is serving a 14-year sentence in a Colorado federal prison after he was convicted of attempting to sell President Obama's open Senate seat. He is set to be released in May 2024.
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
