Tony Rezko appeal, Notice of appeal filed, Obama corruption crony, Rod Blagojevich sentencing, Obama’s ghost of Christmas past
“Why did Patrick Fitzgerald and the US Justice Department wait until December 2008 to arrest Rod Blagojevich?”…Citizen Wells
“I believe I’m more pristine on Rezko than him.”…Rod Blagojevich
Today, Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois and corruption pal of Tony Rezko, will be sentenced in the courtroom of Judge James Zagel. Today we also learn that Tony Rezko, long time associate of Barack Obama and corruption crony, has filed a notice of appeal in his sentence of 10 and a half years for his June 2008 conviction.
From the Chicago Tribune, December 7, 2011.
“Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich’s former top fundraiser announced plans Tuesday to appeal his corruption-related convictions and 10 ½-year prison term, viewed by some as a baseline for the former Illinois governor in his sentencing later today.
Antoin “Tony” Rezko was sentenced last month for his 2008 convictions for fraud, money laundering and plotting to squeeze more than $7 million from companies seeking to do state business during Blagojevich’s tenure. A federal judge derided him for his “selfish and corrupt actions” in giving him 10 1/2 years, minus time served.
Rezko’s attorneys filed a notice of appeal Tuesday, but had not yet made a formal appeal to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
A different judge, James Zagel, will decide Wednesday on a sentence for Blagojevich, convicted of trying to sell or trade a U.S. Senate seat and shaking down officials for campaign contributions.”
“Rezko, 56, was a former Chicago real estate developer and fast-food entrepreneur who was well-known in Illinois politics. During Rezko’s trial, prosecutors said he raised over $1 million for Blagojevich and got so much clout in return he could control two powerful state boards. They accused him of plotting to squeeze payoffs from money management firms that sought to invest the assets of the $40 billion state Teachers Retirement System and said he plotted to get a $1.5 million bribe from a contractor who sought state approval to build a hospital.
Observers say Rezko’s sentence increases the odds Blagojevich’s term will be longer.
“Prosecutors are going to say, ‘Hey, Blagojevich was the grandmaster of all this – so he should certainly get even more time than Rezko,'” said Phil Turner, a former federal prosecutor in Chicago.
Rezko raised money for Barack Obama during his campaigns for Illinois senator, but not his presidential campaign. Obama has not been accused of wrongdoing in the case.”
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Note the following:
“Rezko raised money for Barack Obama during his campaigns for Illinois senator, but not his presidential campaign. Obama has not been accused of wrongdoing in the case.”
The Tribune makes it appear that Obama had few ties to Rezko.
How far from the truth that is!
Remember, Daniel Frawley has not yet been sentenced.
The Ghosts of Christmas Past will continue to haunt Obama.
Citizen WElls 
Starla | December 6, 2011 at 8:57 pm |
HOW DOES GOLDMAN SACHS MAKE ITS PROFITS? (PART 1)
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Sorry OT – Tomorrow Jon Corzine, Former CEO of Goldman Sachs, Governor of N.J., U.S. Senator of N.J. and Head of MF Global(Now Defunct) and missing billions and recently been paying $50,000 per month to the Clinton Global group, will be testifying tomorrow before a U.S. Congressional hearing. It will be on c-span. IF there is anything that can blow this administration out of the water, this is it. Obama wanted Corzine to be Secretary of the Treasury!!!???
It would be interesting to find out if Goldman Sachs sold MF Global SHORT???
On this date I would just like to repeat a quote the late Robert Mitchum made while on a movie promotion back in the 80’s. He had just landed in Tokyo and a reporter asked him if he would like to say a few words. Without hesitation he retorted ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’. That is a true story.
GOD BLESS THEM ALL
Here is proof of the previous story –
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:a30jsm4t1eYJ:home.sprintmail.com/~sknolle/mitchum/yakuza.html+Robert+Mitchum+%2B+Remember+Pearl+Harbor&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Mr.Bill…………………
God Bless you……….for REMEMBERING. THANX
BYE BYE
10:41 a.m. CST, December 7, 2011
“Prosecutors are beginning their arguments to a federal judge on why Rod Blagojevich should be handed a stiff sentence on corruption charges, disputing defense claims that the former governor’s actions never hurt anyone.
Prosecutor Reid Schar said Blagojevich held up funding to every hospital in the state for 30 days and held up an appointment to the Senate seat while crucial votes were being taken.
Schar says what Blagojevich did “eroded” public confidence in government.
Blagojevich is expected to address the judge before learning his punishment for corruption convictions that include trying to sell an appointment to President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chinews-stiff-sentence-appears-likel-20111207,0,1609506.story
Live coverage of Blagojevich sentencing from Annie Sweeney of Chicago Tribune.
http://citizenwells.net/2011/12/07/rod-blagojevich-sentencing-live-coverage-december-7-2011-annie-sweeney-chicago-tribune-judge-james-zagel/
oldsalt79 – God Bless You too. How soon they all forget. I was 7 years old and living in Charlotte, N.C. when it happened. My dad took a leave from business and immediately signed up with the Naval Reserves. Daytona Beach NAS was his first stint. It was the training center for the Dauntless Dive Bomber school. On my 9th birthday my Dad’s best friend took me up in a J-3 Piper Cup that was used for basics. He landed me right in front of our rented house on the beach. His name was Allard Russell. You can google him up. He was a real hero.
“”There’s several things I have to say,” Judge Zagel says. He will then sentence Rod Blagojevich.”
After reading all the postings in the comment sections of the Trib and the Sun Times in regards to anything Blago, the majority of people sadly put total faith in the DOJ, the U.S Attorney’s office, the IRS and the FBI…it is frightening…
Mr. Bill (ms.helga),
You were the same age as I when Pearl Harbor was attacked. It was a Sunday, I believe, and we heard the newsboy yelling, “Extra, extra, Read all about it!” It was a day of infamy and one that changed the world forever. My dad had served in WWI with injuries and therefore was not eligible to go. That was wonderful that yours enlisted!
Until he passed away about seven years ago, my good friend and neighbor used to tell stories about when he landed in Japan AFTER the atomic bomb attacks. He had been serving in the European theatre until that war ended, and then he was sent to Japan. His stories were very gruesome indeed but yet extremely interesting to hear. That generation is fast leaving us. “Lest we forget.”
Victoria Jackson of Saturday Night Live…….
At 1:05 …..” I’ve never been political and I didn’t even vote until I was 37…. When a communist ran for president I suddenly went ‘Wait a minute! He’s a Marxist? Wait a minute!’ And I starting researching and I’m horrified……. I can’t go back. I know too much now”.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1313792037001/which-gop-candidate-will-tea-party-support/?playlist_id=86912
Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years.
Post up.
Re: citizenwells | December 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
“”There’s several things I have to say,” Judge Zagel says. He will then sentence Rod Blagojevich.”
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And Judge Zagel said his excellent and well thought out comments very well here….
Read Judge Zagel’s excellent comments during the sentencing of Blago below:
Blagojevich Sentence: 14 Years In Prison For Former Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich
Article & Videos
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/blagojevich-sentence-14-y_n_1134230.html?1323283847&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk3%7C118364