Powerbroker William Cellini suffers heart attack

June 6, 2012 (CHICAGO)

A family spokesperson says 77-year-old William Cellini was released from the hospital Wednesday, two days after having the heart attack during a medical procedure.

Last week, a federal judge refused to throw out his conviction of conspiring to shake down a Hollywood producer for a contribution the Blagojevich campaign.

Cellini is scheduled to be sentenced next week.

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