Report: Illinois gov. in federal custody

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - December 9, 2008, 10:01AM

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff have been taken into federal custody in connection with a three-year corruption investigation, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

Corruption? In Chicago? That’s unheard of! Lately.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.