United States Court 7th sentence, Blagojevic “sell” position vacant Illinois Senate members, establishment of the facts of corruption and sentenced to 14 years ‘ imprisonment and a fine of $ 20,000.
Judge zhanmusi·zhageer said: “(Blagojevic) cause harm cannot be measured in money and property of sth He corrosion of Government credibility and undermine people’s confidence in the Government. ”
Saager said: “the Governor of corruption, Illinois corporate image being damaged, repair of sth Not Blagojevic’s staff made him embark on a criminal career, is his own choice. ”
Blagojevic was 54 years old, the Democrats. Illinois Senator Barack Obama in 2008 was elected United States President, in accordance with law “freeing” Senator job vacancies. Then-Governor of Blagojevic was arrested “sell” the vacancy, was caught at home.
Saager said: “no matter what good deeds you as Governor did sth I’m more concerned about the power you use sth For their own profit. ”