In Chicago today, controversial former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on one charge of making false statements. However, after 14 hours of deliberation, the jury couldn't reach a unanimous verdict on 23 other charges that included racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud and attempted extortion (video).
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