Disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is on a resort vacation in Florida, was indicted today on a host of federal corruption charges.
Blagojevich is accused of plotting to trade or sell President Barack Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat and a host of other crimes. Among the others are an alleged threat to withhold state help in the Tribune Company’s attempt to sell Wrigley Field if certain editorial writers weren’t fired, and an alleged attempt to shake down Children’s Memorial Hospital.
Blagojevich was out of town when the indictment was filed. He is in Orlando, Fla., area, staying at the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa in Lake Buena Vista. He reportedly plans to take his wife, Patti, and two daughters to Disney World.
No one answered calls to the room where Blagojevich was registered.
Publicist Glenn Selig said Blagojevich isn’t in Chicago and wouldn’t say when Blagojevich will return.
It was not necessary for Blagojevich to be present when the indictment was handed down.
(Source: CBS Chicago)
Join the official YWN WhatsApp status
4 Responses
“news” – Chicago politicians getting indicted is newsworthy???? Next thing you’ll be shocked by their winters, or the Cubs not getting into the playoffs??????????????
TO YWN—-HEADLINE SHOUD HAVE BEEN POSTED LIKE THIS::: FORMER IMPEACHED Disgraced GOVERNER Rod Blagojevich Indicted:::
Let him enjoy Disneyland & the little time he has left as a free man with his family!
I have a gutt feeling that many secrets (i.e. Obama, Emanuel etc.) will come out now. Let’s sit and watch!