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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.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 11:53 am

Comments

At what point is this no longer news?

Comment by Bogey Golfer Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:01 pm
He’s got plenty of time on his hands, what else is he going to do?

Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:02 pm
He would make a great U.S. Senate candidate against Kirk! I hope he gets out.

Comment by Not it Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:07 pm
The guy never had a strong attachment to reality.

Comment by Joe Biden Was Here Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:09 pm
East, to the SCOTUS, east, the rush is on.

A man and his delusions are not easily parted.

Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:23 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.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:40 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.

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:42 pm
If only the judges would listen to ALL the tapes….. Ha… Ha

Comment by Langhorne Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:44 pm
En banc review is rarely granted. Supreme Court cert. even more rare.

Comment by D.P.Gumby Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 12:59 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.

Comment by Stones Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:03 pm
Forever a scammer.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:17 pm
“the most depressing part, losing hope.” That’s pretty much what keeps us all going, isn’t it?

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:30 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.

Comment by Anonymous Redux Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:33 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.

Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:49 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.

Comment by Sir Reel Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:55 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?

Comment by Former Program Specialist Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:58 pm
Stolen from the people of Illinois…

Comment by Excessively Rabid Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:07 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.

Comment by pundent Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:09 pm
Looks like the U.S. Supreme Court is next:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-blagojevich-appeal-20150819-story.html

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:41 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.

Comment by Leave a Light on George Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 5:36 pm
Just wish he would go back under the rock he was under….

Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 8:51 pm