Blagojevich indicted…

Good evening, Netizens…

Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois has been indicted on a stack of federal charges.

United States v. Rod R. Blagojevich, et al includings the following:

Defendants:
Rod R. Blagojevich, 52, of Chicago
Christopher Kelly, 50, of Burr Ridge
Alonzo Monk, 50, of Park Ridge
William F. Cellini, Sr., 74, of Springfield
John Harris, 47, of Chicago
Robert Blagojevich, 53, of Nashville, Tenn.
Charges:                                     Count(s)             Defendant(s)
Racketeering conspiracy              Count 1              Blagojevich and Kelly
Wire fraud                           Counts 2-12          Blagojevich           (2-12)
Harris                (4)
Monk                  (11)
Robt. Blagojevich (3, 12)
Fraud conspiracy                     Count 13             Cellini and Kelly
Extortion conspiracy                 Count 14             Cellini and Kelly
Attempted extortion                  Count 15             Cellini and Kelly
Attempted extortion                  Count 16             Blagojevich
Extortion conspiracy                 Count 17             Blagojevich
Attempted extortion                  Count 18             Blagojevich
False statements                     Count 19             Blagojevich
Forfeiture                                                Blagojevich
Penalties (maximum on each count):           Imprisonment         Fine*
Racketeering conspiracy              20 years             $250,000
Wire fraud &
Fraud conspiracy                     20 years             $250,000
Extortion conspiracy &
Attempted extortion                  20 years             $250,000
False statements                     5 years              $250,000
* Note – On some counts, an alternative maximum fine of twice the gross gain to any
defendant or twice the gross loss to any victim, whichever is greater, may apply. If convicted,
the Court would determine the appropriate sentence to impose under the advisory United
States Sentencing Guidelines. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair
trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Dave