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Other Targets Of Feds Sympathize With Kelly
...wanted Kelly to provide evidence against Blagojevich, just as they forced Scott Fawell to testify against former Gov. George Ryan. But in an interview...
Scott Fawell Breaks His Silence, Talks About Ryan
...a year after his release from the U.S. prison system, Scott Fawell isn't all that sorry. Sure, he eventually pleaded guilty and...
Ex-Blagojevich Fundraiser Gets 37 Months In Prison
...s sentence could be reduced. For precedent, look no further than Scott Fawell. The man who was Gov. George Ryan's top aide reluctantly...
Gov's Lead Attorney To Resign From Criminal Case
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lead attorney said Friday that he plans to resign from the impeached governor's criminal case. "I have practiced law for 44 years. I never require a client...
Ryan Aide Fawell Sent From Prison To Halfway House
...federal prison in South Dakota to a halfway house in Chicago. Scott Fawell, once considered Ryan's right-hand man, was convicted of racketeering...
Jury Selection Begins In Rezko Trial
Jury selection is underway at the trial of indicted political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko. Rezko's federal trial will focus on allegations of corruption, but everyone will be listening for references...
Trial Starts For Illinois Political Fundraiser
Jury selection began Monday in the federal fraud trial of businessman Antoin "Tony" Rezko, a former fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama who is charged with buying power and influence by...
Former Gov. Ryan Moved To Prison In Indiana
Every morning for the last several months, the former governor of Illinois awoke in his prison bed, ate a "tolerable" breakfast, then joined about a half dozen other inmates to...
Former Governor Fundraiser Indicted For Tax Fraud
...s successful pressure on Gorge Ryan's indicted right hand man, Scott Fawell. Although he resisted at first, Fawell finally caved and helped convict...
Ryan Defiant As He Prepares For Prison
A defiant former Gov. George Ryan said Tuesday he had a "clear conscience" as he prepared to report to prison after losing a long-shot bid to delay his 6 1/2-year...