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Jul 3, 2008 1:06 pm US/Central

Blagojevich Says He's Not Under Investigation

Governor Calls It 'Ridiculous' To Ask About

CHICAGO (AP) ― Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he is not under federal investigation as part of a probe into political corruption in Illinois.

Blagojevich called it "ridiculous" to ask if he's a target of the corruption probe that brought down one of his top donors and political supporters.

His comments came during a tense exchange with reporters following an unrelated news conference.

Witnesses in the federal trial of Antoin "Tony" Rezko described conversations in which Blagojevich suggested favors in exchange for contributions.

Federal court records show prosecutors have questioned Blagojevich multiple times.

Rezko was convicted in June of 16 counts related to demanding money from companies seeking state business or regulatory approval.

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