Blagojevich jury seeks clarity amid fifth day of deliberations
Jurors in Rod Blagojevich retrial ask for guidance on how to apply several wire fraud charges centering on the Senate seat amid extensive jury instructions. Judge Zagel returns requests for clarification and jurors plan to resume deliberations after a short break, with Blagojevich facing up to 350 years if convicted on all counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Barack Obama
U.S
Senate
James Zagel
Blagojevich
FBI
Gal Pissetzky
Pissetzky
Zagel
Federal Court
Michael Dobbins
Court limits taking prisoners savings in Illinois ruling
Illinois Supreme Court ruled that while the state may take a portion of prison earnings to cover incarceration costs, it cannot confiscate all money inmates earn. The decision affects Kensley Hawkins, convicted of murder and other crimes, whose $11,000 savings faced seizure to cover an $455,000 prison bill. Justice Rita Garman wrote for a unanimous court, saying remaining funds must stay in inmate accounts. The ruling preserves incentive to work while allowing cost recoupment under other provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
State Department of Corrections
Kensley Hawkins
Joliet
Rita Garman
Hawkins
Garman
Lloyd Karmeier
Department of Corrections
Karmeier
Corrections Department
Robyn Ziegler
Lisa Madigan
David Simonton
Illinois
Simonton
Will County
Institute For People With Criminal Records
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ashley
Parent
Wreens
East Main
Main St
Erans
Homestore
Carbondale Eastgate
E. Walnut St
Carbondale
E. Main St
Carbondale Outlet Park Place
N. Glenview Drive
Ashleyfurniturehomestore.com