The end may be near. CBS is reporting that jurors have informed the court they have reached agreement on 18 of 20 counts. Updates to follow (most recent on top):
It’s over – Blago was found Guilty on 17 Counts, Not Guilty on one Count, and there was no verdict on two Counts.
SCORECARD
- Count 1-Wire fraud related to Children’s Memorial Hospital- Guilty
- Count 2-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 3-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 4-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 5-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 6-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 7-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 8-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 9-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 10-Wire fraud related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 11-Attempted extortion related to School Shakedown- No Verdict
- Count 12-Attempted extortion related to Children’s Memorial Hospital- Guilty
- Count 13-Bribery related to Children’s Memorial Hospital- Guilty
- Count 14-Extortion conspiracy related to Racing Bill- Guilty
- Count 15-Bibery conspiracy related to Racing Bill- Guilty
- Count 16-Attempted Extortion related to Tollway Shakedown- No Verdict
- Count 17-Bibery related to Tollway Shakedown- Not Guilty
- Count 18-Extortion conspiracy related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 19-Attempted extortion related to the Senate Seat- Guilty
- Count 20-Bribery conspiracy related to the Senate Seat – Guilty
Blago has arrived at court (2.25 Eastern)
Another time change, now saying verdict at 2 p.m. Central. Crowds gathering outside courthouse.
One local journalist is claiming guilty on 18 counts, or is that a prediction?
Some indication verdict may come even before 1 p.m. Central. Perhaps having trouble keeping the result quiet?
Verdict apparently will be read between 1-2 p.m. Chicago time.
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I happened to look up the definition of ‘sucker’ as in one that is gullible or easily duped. I never realized that the 1833 Oxford English Dictionary has one definition of sucker being an Illinoisan. Yes, seriously! As an Illinoisan, I am proud for never voting for him. Cook County rules out all 101 other counties unfortunately.
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G.
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