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Blagojevich Retrial Would Give Illinois Taxpayers a Massive Bill
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| Contributor | Jason |
| Last Edited | Jason Aug 18, 2010 05:08pm |
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| Media | TV News - FOX News |
| News Date | Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | After millions was spent on the circus-like political corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich that ended with a conviction of only one of 24 counts, millions more is expected to be spent on a retrial -- with Cook County taxpayers on the hook.
After Blagojevich was convicted of lying to federal agents, prosecutors, led by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, vowed to stage a rematch -- a costly prospect for taxpayers that Blagojevich's attorney raised in disbelief.
"I wish this entire group would go upstairs and ask Mr. Fitzgerald one question. Why are we spending $25 to $30 million on a retrial when you couldn't prove it the first time?" Sam Adam Jr. told reporters Tuesday at the courthouse. "Is this worth it? And that's what I ask the people out there: Is this worth it?" |
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