Has the governor been formally indicted? I seem to recall that he has to be indicted by a grand jury within 20 days of being charged, which would be today.
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
I don't think that's the case. You may be thinking of the rule that felons can't be brought to trial within 20 days of an indictment.
Anonymous
· 1 year ago
Don't Worry -- If it's 20 BUSINESS days they're talking about, we're only on day 13; with Christmas and New Year's holidays and weekends factored in, that gives the feds until Jan. 8 to indict him.
Easy
· 1 year ago
From my understanding, it's more likely that a formal indictment will come before the Jan. 14 hearing. A formal indictment then nullifies the need for the probable cause hearing.
Anon
· 1 year ago
So if he doesn't convene the Senate, than there's no Senate to hold an impeachment trial?
TimB
· 1 year ago
"Embattled Gov. Blagojevich is supposed to be in federal court on Jan. 14 in Chicago. He also has the constitutional duty that day to preside over the state Senate in Springfield as new members are sworn in."
He still has access to the state plane fleet doesn't he??!!! After all, he can appear before the legislature and still make a Blackhawks game so surely he can "lead" the Senate and stand before a court hearing with no problem!!
Hank
· 1 year ago
Rich, I agree with Anon, if Blago does not show up to preside over the swearing in of the new senate what happens? How could a Senate that has not been seated impeach Blago?
Tired of the Mess...
· 1 year ago
Hank-
Holy $@^&! That would be brilliant on Blago's part. If there is no seated Senate, who conducts the impeachment trial?
Rich...
Ghost
· 1 year ago
If you want to chase this white rabbit, technically if Blago can not attend to the senate because of his court appearance, that may automatically invoke the authority of the Lt. Gov to step in for the day.
the Other Anonymous
· 1 year ago
“Maybe in this particular instance someone didn’t run a stop sign, but it doesn’t say they didn’t run a different stop sign,†[BFC] said."
I like the line, but let me take a shot at clarifying the situation. All the report -- if true -- proves is that Obama and his team did not run the stop sign. There's plenty of evidence that Blagojevich did run the stop sign, namely that he took overt acts in attempting to sell the Senate seat.
So what if he didn't succeed, or even if no one took him seriously? You can run a stop sign without causing an accident, but you still ran the stop sign.
Cheswick
· 1 year ago
People get continuances of court dates all the time. Don't you think if Fitzgerald doesn't oppose, the court would grant a new date? Assuming Blagojevich is still governor on the 14th.
wordslinger
· 1 year ago
The Obama report reveals a galling level of arrogance and foolishness by Rahm Emanuel. He dragged the president-elect, right out of the box, into a mess where Obama has been subjected to a two-hour interview by the FBI -- a dangerous proposition for anyone -- not to mention the accompanying distractions and bad press.
According to the Obama report, Emanuel INITIATED contact with Blago after the election, on his own, to tell him he was taking the COS job and to recommend Valerie Jarrett. In that context, do you think Blago thought Emanuel was speaking just for himself? The taped transcripts of Blago and Harris in the criminal complaint sure don't indicate that.
Later, according to the report, he advanced an approved "list" of Jan S., Tom Hynes, Triple-J, Tammy Duckworth, followed later by additions of Lisa Madigan and Cheryle Jackson. To what purpose? Could there be a more innocuous list? What did Obama gain by having Emanuel conversing with Blago's people, up until Dec. 8, knowing full well that an Obama Justice Department would more than likely be prosecuting Blago for pay to play? How reckless.
I'm assuming the Obama report regarding Emanuel reflects what he told the FBI. He better be able to back it up. There's a Tribune story that has him first talking to Harris and presenting a list of Senate candidates approved by Obama the Saturday before the election, contradicting the Obama report. And the criminal complaint refers to many more conversations with "others" regarding the Senate seat yet to be revealed.
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He still has access to the state plane fleet doesn't he??!!! After all, he can appear before the legislature and still make a Blackhawks game so surely he can "lead" the Senate and stand before a court hearing with no problem!!
Holy $@^&! That would be brilliant on Blago's part. If there is no seated Senate, who conducts the impeachment trial?
Rich...
I like the line, but let me take a shot at clarifying the situation. All the report -- if true -- proves is that Obama and his team did not run the stop sign. There's plenty of evidence that Blagojevich did run the stop sign, namely that he took overt acts in attempting to sell the Senate seat.
So what if he didn't succeed, or even if no one took him seriously? You can run a stop sign without causing an accident, but you still ran the stop sign.
According to the Obama report, Emanuel INITIATED contact with Blago after the election, on his own, to tell him he was taking the COS job and to recommend Valerie Jarrett. In that context, do you think Blago thought Emanuel was speaking just for himself? The taped transcripts of Blago and Harris in the criminal complaint sure don't indicate that.
Later, according to the report, he advanced an approved "list" of Jan S., Tom Hynes, Triple-J, Tammy Duckworth, followed later by additions of Lisa Madigan and Cheryle Jackson. To what purpose? Could there be a more innocuous list? What did Obama gain by having Emanuel conversing with Blago's people, up until Dec. 8, knowing full well that an Obama Justice Department would more than likely be prosecuting Blago for pay to play? How reckless.
I'm assuming the Obama report regarding Emanuel reflects what he told the FBI. He better be able to back it up. There's a Tribune story that has him first talking to Harris and presenting a list of Senate candidates approved by Obama the Saturday before the election, contradicting the Obama report. And the criminal complaint refers to many more conversations with "others" regarding the Senate seat yet to be revealed.
He said " No Pay to Play "
Yes another Lie !!!!!
What Goes Around is Coming Around Soon!!!
I am Hardworking / I am Honest
I am Ethical / I have Integrity
Not/ Not / and Never Has or Will Be !!!
Only about a big pay back
I feel Sorry for the Stupid Taxpayers !!!!