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Federal prosecutors just charged a man with sending a death threat to the Ukraine whistleblower's attorney that said 'we will hunt you down'

AP Photo/Jim Mone Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged a man with sending a death threat after he sent an email to the lawyer representing the Ukraine whistleblower in November 2019, according to court records. The email said "those that represent tra…

rod blagojevich - Business Insider
7:59am PST - February 21st, 2020

Rod Blagojevich is out of prison thanks to a kind of mercy he rarely showed as governor - The Washington Post

Rod Blagojevich is out of prison thanks to a kind of mercy he rarely showed as governor The Washington Post Benson on Blagojevich pardon: Hard to think of someone who is less deserving Fox News Trump just granted clemency to 11 people. Here's a look at each. …

rod blagojevich - The Washington Post
4:49am PST - February 20th, 2020

Trump adviser Stone to be sentenced in case that has roiled Washington

President Donald Trump's long-time adviser Roger Stone is set to be sentenced on Thursday after being convicted on charges including lying to a congressional panel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election in a case that has roiled the Just…

rod blagojevich - Reuters
3:14am PST - February 20th, 2020

Trump, tweeting a Tucker Carlson segment, hints of possible pardon for Roger Stone - Washington Post

Trump, tweeting a Tucker Carlson segment, hints of possible pardon for Roger Stone Washington Post Trump Takes Up Call for Barr to ‘Clean House’ at Justice Dept. The New York Times Bill Barr got it right on Roger Stone CNN I was Barr’s deputy attorney general…

rod blagojevich - The Washington Post
2:44am PST - February 20th, 2020

Trump is grooming Americans to think white-collar crime is OK. I wonder why.

President Donald Trump's pardons of Rod Blagojevich, Eddie DeBartolo Jr., Michael Milken, Bernard Kerik and others are meant to convince America corruption is OK.

rod blagojevich - NBC News
1:34am PST - February 20th, 2020

Blagojevich thanks Trump for commuting sentence

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is thanking President Trump for commuting his 14-year prison sentence for corruption charges. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss why the president took this step.

rod blagojevich - CBS News
3:01pm PST - February 19th, 2020

Trump defends commutation for Rod Blagojevich

President Trump is defending his decision to commute the sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on corruption charges. Politico White House reporter Anita Kumar and LA Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn joined "Re…

rod blagojevich - CBS News
2:58pm PST - February 19th, 2020

Rod Blagojevich Comes Home to Chicago, Defiant, ‘Bloody,’ Ready to Talk

Mr. Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, spoke of having his sentence for corruption commuted by President Trump and described himself as a “freed political prisoner.”

rod blagojevich - Google News
12:36pm PST - February 19th, 2020

Former Illinois governor Blagojevich thanks Trump for commuting sentence

Rod Blagojevich, a former Illinois governor forced out of office for trying to peddle Barack Obama's vacated U.S. Senate seat, thanked President Donald Trump on Wednesday for commuting his prison sentence and again proclaimed his innocence.

rod blagojevich - Reuters
11:53am PST - February 19th, 2020

Former Illinois governor Blagojevich thanks Trump for commuting sentence

Rod Blagojevich, a former Illinois governor forced out of office for trying to peddle Barack Obama's vacated U.S. Senate seat, thanked President Donald Trump on Wednesday for commuting his prison sentence and again proclaimed his innocence.

rod blagojevich - Reuters
11:53am PST - February 19th, 2020

Defiant Blagojevich heaps praise on Trump after commutation

“I'm returning home today from a long exile, a freed political prisoner,” Rod Blagojevich said during a press conference.

rod blagojevich - Politico
11:28am PST - February 19th, 2020

Defiant Blagojevich heaps praise on Trump after commutation

“I’m returning home today from a long exile, a freed political prisoner,” Rod Blagojevich said during a news conference.

rod blagojevich - Google News
11:28am PST - February 19th, 2020

Blagojevich thanks Trump for commuting sentence and declares himself a 'Trump-ocrat'

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday thanked President Donald Trump for commuting his sentence, saying he is "tough and outspoken but also has a kind heart."

rod blagojevich - CNN
11:21am PST - February 19th, 2020

Rod Blagojevich says he's a 'freed political prisoner' after Trump commutes sentence

The former Illinois governor had served eight years of his 14 year prison sentence on corruption charges when he was released from prison on Tuesday

rod blagojevich - NBC News
10:57am PST - February 19th, 2020

Former NYPD commissioner says Trump told him to 'move on' with pardoning

Bernie Kerik says he was "pretty emotional" after getting off the phone with President Trump.

rod blagojevich - ABC News
10:53am PST - February 19th, 2020

Blago holds court: Ex-gov gives dramatic account of life behind bars, declares he’s a ‘Trump-o-crat’

Rod Blagojevich, hours after returning from prison a free man, publicly thanked President Trump for commuting his sentence as he delivered a detailed account of his life behind bars with his trademark dramatic flair.

rod blagojevich - Fox News
10:38am PST - February 19th, 2020

Rod Blagojevich holds news conference after Trump commutes his sentence

Ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon after his release late Tuesday from prison. President Trump commuted the sentence he was serving on corruption charges. Blagojevich called himself a "Trumpocrat," and said he would vo…

rod blagojevich - CBS News
10:21am PST - February 19th, 2020

Blagojevich speaks out about commutation from Trump

Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor convicted of trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat, spoke out Wednesday about having his sentenced commuted by President Trump.

rod blagojevich - ABC News
9:43am PST - February 19th, 2020

Top Pentagon official John Rood resigns, had role in Ukraine aid deal at heart of Trump's impeachment

John Rood, a top Pentagon official who had a role in the Ukraine aid deal at the heart of Trump's impeachment, resigned Wednesday.

rod blagojevich - USA Today
9:14am PST - February 19th, 2020

‘I Didn’t Do the Things They Said.’ Rod Blagojevich Maintains His Innocence After Trump’s Commutation

Rod Blagojevich returned home to Chicago Wednesday after Donald Trump cut short his 14-year political corruption sentence this week.

rod blagojevich - Time
8:56am PST - February 19th, 2020

Live updates: Rod Blagojevich speaks after Trump commutes sentence - CNNPolitics

Rod Blagojevich's family is holding a homecoming news conference after President Trump commuted the former Illinois governor's sentence. Follow here for live updates.

rod blagojevich - CNN
8:41am PST - February 19th, 2020

Inside Trump's pardoning spree: How Fox News, friends and celebrities influence the president

'I watched his wife on television,' president said of convicted former governor's wife after pardoning Rod Blagojevich

rod blagojevich - Independent
8:25am PST - February 19th, 2020

Watch live: Rod Blagojevich speaks after Trump commutes his sentence

The former governor of Illinois is back home from prison.

rod blagojevich - CBS News
7:24am PST - February 19th, 2020

Disgraced former governor among 11 criminals granted clemency by President Trump

Disgraced former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is free from prison after President Trump commuted his sentence yesterday. He's part of a group of nearly a dozen federal criminals who were granted clemency. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid …

rod blagojevich - CBS News
7:16am PST - February 19th, 2020

Rod Blagojevich to Devote Life to 'Fighting Corrupt Criminal Justice System'

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich told reporters after he was freed from federal prison: "I'm a Trumpocrat now."

rod blagojevich - Breitbart News
6:43am PST - February 19th, 2020

"A successful economic development strategy must focus on improving the skills of the area's workforce, reducing the cost of doing business and making available the resources business needs to compete and thrive in today's global economy." — Rod Blagojevich

SJMUSICGROUP (@SJ_MUSICGROUP)
5:15pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

I think this means Quentin Tarantino needs to do a movie about Rod Blagojevich https://t.co/56zspSsppA

the golden flow to top it off (@annielkozak)
2:28pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Buttermilksky1: @IngrahamAngle I alway wondered why Obama came down so hard on fellow Dem Mayor Rod Blagojevich. He said, "This is go…

Buttermilksky (@Buttermilksky1)
12:03pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TRUTHSEEKERS111: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot meets with President Biden amid a surge in gun violence. "Go after the gangbangers and sh…

TRUTH SEEKERS (@TRUTHSEEKERS111)
10:19am PDT - July 26th, 2023

James B. Zagel, a Chicago federal judge who sentenced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois to a 14-year prison term for corruption and helped prosecute the mass murderer Richard Speck, has died at 82. https://t.co/a6930s95Dk

NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits)
8:49am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @dadank1: Who themselves commuted the sentences of convicted corrupt dem government officials Kwame Kilpatrick and Rod Blagojevich? If y…

DocWashburn (@DocWashburn)
2:23pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @NYTObits: James B. Zagel, a Chicago federal judge who sentenced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois to a 14-year prison term for co…

saffszyp (@saffszyp)
2:01pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

James B. Zagel, a Chicago federal judge who sentenced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois to a 14-year prison term for corruption and helped prosecute the mass murderer Richard Speck, has died at 82. https://t.co/ZoJ47f0ZMi

NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits)
2:01pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @DeniseDoggett7: @thedailybeast The disgraced former NYPD commissioner served more than three years behind bars, and was pardoned with P…

Mavis Emory (@MCEmory)
6:36pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @DeniseDoggett7: @thedailybeast The disgraced former NYPD commissioner served more than three years behind bars, and was pardoned with P…

August, Presidents dont attend coronations, Mac (@carrybeyond)
6:27pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @DeniseDoggett7: @thedailybeast The disgraced former NYPD commissioner served more than three years behind bars, and was pardoned with P…

Susie (@SusieTaylorW)
1:40pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @DeniseDoggett7: @thedailybeast The disgraced former NYPD commissioner served more than three years behind bars, and was pardoned with P…

MrsFloodie, Mike Flynn is Q ☮️ (@floodtownkumara)
1:40pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @DeniseDoggett7: @thedailybeast The disgraced former NYPD commissioner served more than three years behind bars, and was pardoned with P…

Janie (@Skeie490)
12:56pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

the west (@gotherefree)
12:00pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

BullsGoneWild23 (@BullRun_23)
11:07am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Sultan Ron (@Sultan4Ron)
10:55am PDT - July 24th, 2023

James B. Zagel, a Chicago federal judge who sentenced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois to a 14-year prison term for corruption and helped prosecute the mass murderer Richard Speck, has died at 82. https://t.co/R71yP3xhCF

NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits)
10:52am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Tracy Dick (@Beez07338387)
10:34am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Grouchy Old Lady (@oldladysagrouch)
10:24am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Max-a-Lago (@MaxNordau)
10:21am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Levin Inches™ (@LevinInches)
9:30am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

JD Anejo (@AnejoJd)
8:58am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Peter Bartow (@pfbartow)
8:00am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

FL-Devon (@latemodel52)
7:22am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Jeremy (@jthurgood1)
6:35am PDT - July 24th, 2023

James B. Zagel, a Chicago federal judge who sentenced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois to a 14-year prison term for corruption and helped prosecute the mass murderer Richard Speck, has died at 82. https://t.co/9Fp5rvAOrK

NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits)
4:38am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Gilligan (@GilligannGinger)
3:43am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Crank Fastle 랭리 (@GR3YM4N_)
2:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Chris (@CalumetCtyGOP)
9:47pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Would anyone be interested in a public debate between Governor Rod Blagojevich and Alderman Andre Vasquez? Rod jogs through his ward regularly and has a lot of information Andre could probably use for the betterment of every person that lives in Chicago.

sherri bourdage (@BourdageSherri)
9:04pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

patriot4ron (@patriot4ron)
8:30pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

bobbuschor (@bobbuschor)
8:15pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

KooDoo2 (@ken_mcmahon)
7:48pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

CD74 (@ComputerDad74)
7:29pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Taylor (@Tayloh25)
6:55pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Jimmy Walker (@JimmyWa76268102)
6:55pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Joey Tweedy (@joey_tweedy)
6:47pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Richard FL (@richardgalaxia)
6:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Itrustrandomdude (@jules3rdtry)
6:30pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @MaxNordau: “Can you pardon the J6ers? President Trump considered it, but he decided to free Rod Blagojevich and Kwame Kilpatrick instea…

Texan Book of the Dead (@Sanchezthe80878)
6:29pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023