Trump Commutes Blagojevich Sentence, Pardons Others

ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2020 The president grants clemency to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former NYPD commissioner Bernie Kerik, financier Michael Milken and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Commutes Kardashian-Backed Drug Offender’s Sentence

ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jun 6, 2018 Alice Marie Johnson, 63, has served more than 20 years for cocaine trafficking. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West championed her cause in a recent visit to the White House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Cruelty of Nonlethal Weapons

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2011 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Newt Gingrich's rise and Rod Blagojevich's fall; why nonlethal weapons are being abused; Nomi Prins' new novel; and millennial mishigas.This week on Truthdig Radio: Newt Gingrich's rise and Rod Blagojevich's fall; nonlethal weapons; Nomi Prins' new novel; and millennial mishigas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Cruelty of Nonlethal Weapons

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2011 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Newt Gingrich's rise and Rod Blagojevich's fall; why nonlethal weapons are being abused; Nomi Prins' new novel; and millennial mishigas. Dig deeper

Blagojevich Gets 14 Years in Prison

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2011 Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich became Illinois’ fourth governor in recent history to be sentenced to prison when he received a term of 14 years Wednesday after being found guilty of 18 instances of felony corruption, including an attempt to profit off the sale of his congressional seat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Crossroads

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Blago Guilty

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Blagojevich Guilty 17 Times Over

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2011 There might well have been a time when former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich imagined that he was above the law, but his conviction on 17 corruption counts made a strong statement to the contrary Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blago and His Favorite Hairbrush Get Animated

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2010 It's been a while since the name Rod Blagojevich has stood for anything but out-and-out ridicule. That's not going to change anytime soon, judging by this little animated gem about "Hot" Rod's trial and tribulations, fresh from Taiwanese dream factory NMA. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blagojevich Wants to Subpoena Obama

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2010 So, having been fired earlier this month by Donald Trump for failing to execute a Harry Potter-themed task to Trump's standards on "Celebrity Apprentice," former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is back to the far less glamorous work of slogging through his own corruption trial. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blagojevich Joining ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Cast

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2010 What's a deposed Illinois governor to do, now that he has more time on his hands and is facing, you know, criminal charges? When it comes to Rod Blagojevich, in case there was any doubt whom we were discussing, he'll spend time on "Celebrity Apprentice" with Donald Trump and others who became famous for their forays into showbiz. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

So Long, Roland Burris?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2009 Looks like the Roland Burris show isn't going to be picked up for a second season. Washington strategists have taken a good look at the Illinois senator's fundraising numbers (such as they are) and deduced that a 2010 re-election bid is unlikely. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )