Summary
A politically connected businessman, Rezko was convicted of corruption charges in 2008 for trading on his clout as a top adviser and fundraiser to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Rezko was found guilty on 16 of 24 counts. He was acquitted of attempted extortion. The jury deliberated for parts of 13 days in downtown Chicago before convicting Rezko of scheming with Stuart Levine, a longtime Republican insider, to extort millions of dollars from firms seeking state business or regulatory approval. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama once counted Rezko as a friend and fundraiser. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3.
A politically connected businessman, Rezko was convicted of corruption charges in 2008 for trading on his clout as a top adviser and fundraiser to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Rezko was found guilty on 16 of 24 counts. He was acquitted of attempted extortion. The jury deliberated for parts of 13 days in downtown Chicago before convicting Rezko of scheming with Stuart Levine, a longtime Republican insider, to extort millions of dollars from firms seeking state business or regulatory approval. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama once counted Rezko as a friend and fundraiser. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3.
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McCain gives tainted funds to charity
The Swampby Katie Fretland Oregon venture capitalist Craig Berkman, who was found guilty of negligence and breach of contract, donated tens of thousands of dollars to the Republican National Commitee, John McCain's campaign for president and other candidates...Tags: Corporate Crime, Political Candidates, Washington Post Company, Newspapers, Elections
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Governor contradicted on $1 million 'mistake'
Chicago Tribune reporterThe confusing controversy over Gov. Rod Blagojevich's decision to give $1 million in state assistance following the Pilgrim Baptist Church fire has a new twist—the founder of the private Chicago school that got the money is contradicting the...Tags: Values, Chicago Real Estate, Corporate Crime, Rod Blagojevich, Sears Tower
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Too young for the No. 1 job?
Barack Obama is too young to be president. Yes I know he is 46 and the Constitution sets the presidential age qualification at 35 or higher, but Obama has said that we ought not to interpret the Constitution woodenly and formalistically. Perhaps we should...Tags: Political Candidates, National Government, Bill Ayers, Government, John F. Kennedy
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Anxiety, then separation
Given the people and things Barack Obama has had to distance himself from—his pastor, his friends, his middle name—it's easy to imagine the senator longing for the days when candidates had to navigate only a couple of campaign distractions,...Tags: Political Candidates, National Government, Weather Underground, Government, Barack Obama
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Obama-Jackson column: [Insert euphemism here]
Because I love my readers, today they get their writes on, ahem, an assorted sampler of lightly salted topics, so I can go to lunch at Gene & Georgetti for some in-depth political reporting. Mr. Kass. Unfortunately, you have just sold out to...Tags: Corporate Crime, Barack Obama, National or Ethnic Minorities, Richard M. Daley, Don Imus
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Governor nimbly handles Rezko question
Chicago Tribune reporterFor nearly two years, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has fended off questions about a federal corruption investigation including how now-convicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko was able to wield influence in his administration. On Thursday, a riled-up Blagojevich...Tags: Values, Corporate Crime, Rod Blagojevich, Government, Executive Branch
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Reporting Obama's every move
The Swampby Katie Fretland In the above video, CNN's Jeanne Moos explores the art of reporting on Barack Obama's every move. Protective pool reporting, or the journalistic practice of a person or small group following the candidates pretty much everywhere,...Tags: Fraud, Corporate Crime, Rod Blagojevich, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Government Health Care
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GOP: Defining Obama
Spin CycleThe GOP has helpfully created a new website called Meet Barack Obama. It turns out he's merely a freshman senator. With a thin resume. Lots of his fellow Democrats have cited his lack of experience. Like Hillary Clinton. And, he......Tags: Republican Party, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton
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One-time Obama funder convicted on multiple felonies
Spin CycleIn offering fodder for his foes, Barack Obama's political links go beyond alleged radical chic into the standard nonpartisan stuff of fundraising and coziness. Chicago's Tony Rezko was convicted this afternoon on felony counts, as the AP reports here........Tags: Barack Obama, Trials
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Obama's Chicago
Barack Obama has made history as the first African-American to become the presumptive presidential nominee of a major party, so don't be surprised to see tourists making the pilgrimage to Chicago to scope out the places where he lived, worked and played...Tags: Chicago Skyline, Political Candidates, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Court Administration, Hillary Clinton
Jul 24, 2008
|Blog| Chicago Tribune
Jul 23, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 22, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 20, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 11, 2008
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Jul 4, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 4, 2008
|Blog| Chicago Tribune
Jun 7, 2008
|Blog| Newsday
Jun 5, 2008
|Blog| Newsday
Jun 25, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
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