Breaking, as is reported being reported by the Associated Press, a federal appeals court has just thrown out five of eighteen convictions against former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich for corruption and tossed out his 14-year sentence.
The court, however, did not order Blagojevich’s release. Blagojevich has so far served two years of the 14-year sentence.
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/appeals-court-overturns-convictions-imprisoned-illinois-gov-rod-32599532
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/07/21/appeals-court-tosses-blagojevich-prison-sentence/