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suntimes.com - 12/9/2008

Gov. Blagojevich free on bond after arrested by feds :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation Board Games

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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich taken into federal custody Gov. Blagojevich, wearing a black and blue jogging suit, appeared before a federal judge this afternoon on corruption charges. U.S. Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan set a $4,500 personal-recognizance bond for the governor, who was arrested ...

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chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/9/2008

Blagojevich arrested on federal charges

— chicagobreakingnews.com — Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents for... what U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald called a "staggering" level of corruption involving pay-to-play politics in Illinois' top office. Blagojevich is accused ... (more) Blagojevich arrested on federal charges

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chicagotribune.com - 12/9/2008

ROD BLAGOJEVICH: Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested, charged -

— chicagotribune.com — Blagojevich responds Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Tribune Tower on Monday for an interview at CNN's... Chicago office. ( Tribune photo by Nancy Stone / December 8, 2008) (more) ROD BLAGOJEVICH: Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested, charged -

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cnn.com - 12/9/2008

Blagojevich free on $4,500 bail after arrest

— cnn.com — Rod Blagojevich is serving his second term as governor of Illinois.... (more) Blagojevich free on $4,500 bail after arrest

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