Ex-Gov Rod Blagojevich Returns to Chicago, Says He’s Innocent

Ex-Gov Rod Blagojevich Returns to Chicago, Says He’s Innocent
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich speaks next to his wife Patricia Blagojevich outside of their house in Chicago, Illinois, on Feb. 19, 2020. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich returned home to Chicago on Wednesday after President Donald Trump commuted his 14-year prison sentenced a day before.

In his first remarks, Blagojevich said he’s innocent while signing autographs. “I didn’t do the things they said I did and they lied on me,” the former governor told reporters as he walked through the airport.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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