Blagojevich motion denied
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* No surprise…
A full appellate court in Chicago will not rehear the appeal of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption convictions.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals posted a notice Wednesday indicating there would be no rehearing for the imprisoned Democrat.
Blagojevich had hoped the full court might overturn more of his 18 convictions than the five counts a three-judge panel tossed in July.
Blagojevich’s only remaining option for more counts to be overturned is an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Oh, I’m sure he’ll attempt to appeal it all the way to the top. He’s innocent, you know.
Sheesh.
- Bogey Golfer - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:01 pm:
At what point is this no longer news?
- Wordslinger - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:02 pm:
He’s got plenty of time on his hands, what else is he going to do?
- Not it - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:07 pm:
He would make a great U.S. Senate candidate against Kirk! I hope he gets out.
- Joe Biden Was Here - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:09 pm:
The guy never had a strong attachment to reality.
- dupage dan - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:23 pm:
East, to the SCOTUS, east, the rush is on.
A man and his delusions are not easily parted.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:40 pm:
The longer this goes on, the more Rod can grasp at hope. Once the final decision and appeals are over, that might be the most depressing part, losing hope.
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:42 pm:
I would think he’d focus on what he’s going to say to Judge Zagel at his re-sentencing instead. That’s his only hope of having his sentence reduced.
- Langhorne - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:44 pm:
If only the judges would listen to ALL the tapes….. Ha… Ha
- D.P.Gumby - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:59 pm:
En banc review is rarely granted. Supreme Court cert. even more rare.
- Stones - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:03 pm:
Not sure how much time he will be required to do under Federal sentencing guidelines but he might as well settle in for a long ride.
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:17 pm:
Forever a scammer.
- Skeptic - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:30 pm:
“the most depressing part, losing hope.” That’s pretty much what keeps us all going, isn’t it?
- Anonymous Redux - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:33 pm:
En banc review is rarely granted. Supreme Court cert. even more rare. - D.P. Gumby
He will file motions until the day he gates…and they will all be denied on their face.
Guys like Rod never believe they don’t have another ploy…but when they finally realize they are going nowhere… they usually start mumbling to themselves as they stomp around the walking track…in circles.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:49 pm:
== I would think he’d focus on what he’s going to say to Judge Zagel at his re-sentencing instead. That’s his only hope of having his sentence reduced. ==
Based on the language used in remanding the case to Zagel for resentencing, Blago should count himself lucky if he just gets what he is already sentenced to.
- Sir Reel - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:55 pm:
Blago is or was an attorney. I wonder if he’s helping in his defense. Or if his attorneys are telling him, “we have it covered.”
Dumb question.
- Former Program Specialist - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:58 pm:
Laugh at Blago all you want…this case makes it very easy to prosecute a politician who accepts campaign contributions. And the Capital Fax readers who contributed to Rod’s campaigns wanted nothing in return?
- Excessively Rabid - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:07 pm:
Stolen from the people of Illinois…
- pundent - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:09 pm:
==this case makes it very easy to prosecute a politician who accepts campaign contributions==
I suggest that you re-read the indictment and subsequent verdict.
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:41 pm:
Looks like the U.S. Supreme Court is next:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-blagojevich-appeal-20150819-story.html
- Leave a Light on George - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 5:36 pm:
“Laugh at Blago all you want…this case makes it very easy to prosecute a politician who accepts campaign contributions. And the Capital Fax readers who contributed to Rod’s campaigns wanted nothing in return?”
I don’t laugh at Blago. I had to work for him so the mention of his name makes my stomach hurt.
Don’t know what program you specialized in but hope its out of business.
- downstate commissioner - Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 8:51 pm:
Just wish he would go back under the rock he was under….