Illinois ex-governor Blagojevich indicted on corruption charges
(JURIST) Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (JURIST news archive), his brother Robert Blagojevich, and four associates were indicted (press release) on corruption charges Thursday by a federal grand jury.
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to federal corruption charges alleging ``pervasive fraud'' which included an attempt to sell Barack Obama's vacant US Senate seat.