Rod Blagojevich: Timeline leading up to ex-governor's prison release

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Releasing Rod Blagojevich: Chuck Goudie recounts former governor's commutation
ABC7's Chuck Goudie recounts what led up to sharing a plane ride with newly-released Rod Blagojevich.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- When Rod Blagojevich began making his way back to Chicago hours after his prison sentence was commuted, ABC7 I-Team investigator Chuck Goudie was seated right alongside the former governor.



From accusation to conviction, Goudie has reported on Blagojevich every step of the way. Here is a look back at our previous coverage on the Blagojevich case.


A full timeline of the Rod Blagojevich case, from indictment to conviction to commutation.


Illinois Ex-Gov.Rod Blagojevich released from prison hours after Donald Trump commutes prison sentence, returns to Chicago


Rod Blagojevich maintains his innocence, thanks President Trump for commutation


What Rod Blagojevich whispered in the silence of a plane ride from prison



Patti Blagojevich reunites with husband after prison release


VIDEO: Shirtless Rod Blagojevich works out in Colorado prison yard


Rod Blagojevich: Trump 'very strongly' considering commuting prison sentence


Rev. Jesse Jackson asks President Trump to pardon former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich


In new book, former Blagojevich aide recalls 'bizarre' days working for disgraced governor


Ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich writes op-ed calling for prison reform


Illinois Republicans urge Trump not to grant Blagojevich clemency


Rod Blagojevich attorneys file request to commute sentence


Former US attorney general voices support for Blagojevich


Patti Blagojevich hopeful after Trump says he may commute Rod Blagojevich's sentence


Rod Blagojevich: Donald Trump considers clemency for ex-IL gov; to pardon Dinesh D'Souza



Supreme Court denies request to hear Rod Blagojevich appeal


Supreme Court considers Blagojevich appeal


Blagojevich SCOTUS conference set for April


Government shreds Blagojevich appeal to Supreme Court


Current, former lawmakers urge Supreme Court to take up Blagojevich appeal


Blagojevich asks for mercy from Supreme Court


Ex-Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich gives 1st prison interview to Chicago Magazine


Blagojevich attorneys return to appeals court in effort to reduce sentence


Rod Blagojevich's daughter slams Obama for not commuting father's sentence


Report: Blagojevich asks for presidential commutation



Blagojevich wants a new trial or another resentencing hearing


Rod Blagojevich appealing his sentence


BGA: What happened to Blagojevich's inner circle?


Petition asks Obama to grant Rod Blagojevich clemency


Rod Blagojevich to serve original 14-year sentence


Blagojevich sings prison blues: Lawyers file for re-sentencing


Blagojevich rehearing denied by U.S. Supreme Court


Prosecutors ask for new Blagojevich sentencing date


Supreme Court rejects Rod Blagojevich appeal in corruption case


Supreme Court nears decision on Blagojevich appeal

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