Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Rod Blagojevich
Granted February 10, 2025 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Rod Blagojevich was convicted in the Northern District of Illinois in 2011 of wire fraud under color of official right (eight counts), conspiracy and attempted conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right, solicitation of bribe and conspiracy to solicit bribe (three counts), and making false statements. He was sentenced to 168 months imprisonment followed by 24 months of supervised release. On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump granted Blagojevich a pardon.
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Offense and conviction
Wire fraud under color of official right (eight counts); conspiracy/attempted; attempt to commit extortion under color of official right; conspiracy to solicit and solicitation of bribe (three counts); making false statements
Northern District of Illinois · 2011
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Sentence
168 months imprisonment · 24 months supervised release · $20,000.00 fine
Sentenced December 7, 2011 · Northern District of Illinois
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