Andy Martin on the Illinois scandals: Blagojevich may not be guilty as charged: "Finally, the first issue, the Rezko-related accusations in the indictment. Tony Rezko, of course, is the man who financed Barack Obama's mansion in Chicago, and raised money for all of Obama's campaigns. He got Obama his first job, at Rezko's law firm. Rezko was convicted of some of the smaller crimes, and acquitted of the major accusations against him.
Rezko was also a fundraiser for Blagojevich. The Rezko-related accusations are the government's strongest criminal case, but the least 'sexy,' since there is nothing new. Most of the Blago charges involve Rezko matters that were disclosed earlier this year.
In perspective, it appears that the 'non-crime' crimes, such as the senate seat sale and the Chicago Tribune caper, were added to the genuine crimes as a means of attracting media attention and allowing prosecutors to conduct a publicity parade against Blagojevich. For shame."
Rezko was also a fundraiser for Blagojevich. The Rezko-related accusations are the government's strongest criminal case, but the least 'sexy,' since there is nothing new. Most of the Blago charges involve Rezko matters that were disclosed earlier this year.
In perspective, it appears that the 'non-crime' crimes, such as the senate seat sale and the Chicago Tribune caper, were added to the genuine crimes as a means of attracting media attention and allowing prosecutors to conduct a publicity parade against Blagojevich. For shame."
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