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Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years

Description:Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption included trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by then president-elect Barack Obama. Blagojevich, a flamboyant two-term Democrat who was ousted from office in 2009, was convicted of seeking jobs and campaign contributions in exchange for state government action. (1:06)

Source: Reuters

Tags: former illinois governor , former illinois governor trial , governor tries to sell u.s. senate seat , obama senate seat