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Illinois Politics
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6/4/2008Rezko verdict in, announcement at 3:45pm
 The verdict is in at the Tony Rezko corruption trial. It will be read at 3:45pm CST. Stay tuned... Eye on Rezko-VERDICT - Chicago Sun-Times Eye on Rezko--Rezko Trial: What we know - Chicago Sun-Times Jury in Rezko's corruption trial reaches verdict - Chicago TribuneIn Case You Missed It - Highlights from the Rezko Trial:Everything you need to know about the Rezko Trial: Rezko gavel-to-gavel - Chicago Tribune
…and if that's not enough:
Rezko Trial: Jury nears verdict; deadlocked on one count - Chicago Sun-TimesRezko wanted in Vegas for $450,000 in debts - Chicago Sun-Times Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Week 7 - Chicago Tribune Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Week 6 - Chicago Tribune Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Week 5 - Chicago Tribune Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Weeks 3-4 - Chicago Tribune Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Week 2 - Chicago Tribune Rezko gavel-to-gavel: Week 1 - Chicago TribuneUPDATE: 3:40pmGov. Blagojevich will make a statement immediately following the Rezko verdict. Stay tuned... UPDATE: 3:49pmTony Rezko has been found guilty on 5 of 6 counts that have been read so far. More details to come... UPDATE: 3:55pmRezko is guilty on 16 of the 24 counts against him. A detailed breakdown of the counts and verdicts is coming... UPDATE: 4:00pmGuilty on 6 of 6 counts wire fraud
Guilty on 6 of 9 counts mail/wire fraud
Not Guilty on 1 count attempted extortion
Guilty on 2 of 6 counts corrupt solicitation
Guilty on 2 counts money laundering
UPDATE: 4:40pm
Here's a full breakdown of the counts and verdicts, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune:
Count 1: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $375,000 from Glencoe Capital of Chicago in exchange for $50 million investment from the state Teachers' Retirement System (TRS). Guilty
Count 2: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $375,000 from Glencoe Capital. Guilty
Count 3: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $250,000 from LLR Partners of Pennsylvania in exchange for $25 million TRS investment. Not Guilty
Count 4: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $850,000 from JER Partners of Virginia in exchange for $85 million TRS investment. Guilty
Count 5: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $850,000 from JER Partners. Guilty
Count 6: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $850,000 from JER Partners. Guilty
Count 7: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $250,000 from Sterling Financial of Northbrook in exchange for $25 million TRS investment. Guilty
Count 8: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $250,000 from Sterling Financial. Guilty
Count 9: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding of Arizona in exchange for $200 million TRS investment. Not Guilty
Count 10: Wire fraud. Scheme to extort $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding. Not Guilty
Count 11: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $1.5 million bribe in exchange for approval by the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board of a new Mercy Hospital in Crystal Lake. Guilty
Count 12: Mail fraud. Scheme to extort $1.5 million in exchange for approval of Mercy Hospital. Guilty
Count 13: Wire fraud. Schemes to extort $1 million from Stockwell Capital of Chicago, $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding and $1.5 million to $2.2 million from Capri Capital of Chicago. Guilty
Count 14: Wire fraud. Schemes to extort $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding and $1.5 million for the Mercy Hospital approval. Guilty
Count 15: Wire fraud. Schemes to extort $850,000 from JER, $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding, $1.5 million to $2.2 million from Capri Capital and $1.5 million for the Mercy Hospital approval. Guilty
Count 16: Attempted extortion. Scheme to extort $1.5 million to $2.2 million from Capri Capital. Not Guilty
Count 17: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $375,000 from Glencoe Capital. Guilty
Count 18: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $250,000 from LLR Partners Not Guilty
Count 19: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $1 million from Stockwell Capital. Not Guilty
Count 20: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $850,000 from JER Partners Guilty
Count 21: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $4 million from Investors Mortgage Holding. Not Guilty
Count 22: Aiding and abetting bribery. Scheme to extort $1.5 million to $2.2 million from Capri Capital. Not Guilty
Count 23: Money laundering. Scheme to extort $375,000 from Glencoe Capital. Guilty
Count 24: Money laundering. Scheme to extort $375,000 from Glencoe Capital. Guilty
UPDATE: 7:15pm
Statement from Gov. Blagojevich:
"Tony Rezko is a friend and was a supporter. On a personal level, I am deeply sad for what has happened to Tony. I am profoundly sad for his children and his wife Rita. My heart goes out to all of them. The jury's decision is yet another reminder that ours is a system of government that is ruled by laws, and not by men. I respect the decision made by the jury. As for me, I will continue to get up every single day to work as hard as I possibly can for the people. Tomorrow I will meet with the legislative leaders so that we can balance the budget in a way that is fair and helps people. And I am working on passing a capital bill that will stimulate our economy and create more than 500,000 jobs.
That was the deafening sound of credulity being strained...
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