Judge Upholds Blagojevich’s 14-Year Prison Term

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday upheld Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence on corruption counts, setting aside pleas for leniency by the former Illinois governor’s wife and daughters during his resentencing hearing.
U.S. District Judge James Zagel said it’s an “unfortunate reality” that Blagojevich’s innocent family members are made to suffer the consequences.
As the judge announced his decision, Blagojevich could be seen on screen bowing