File photo of Blagojevich smiling as he and his attorney leave federal court in Chicago

 
File photo of Blagojevich smiling as he and his attorney leave federal court in Chicago
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (L) and his attorney Sheldon Sorosky smile as they walk through a pack of reporters as they leave the Dirksen federal building after his arraignment hearing in Chicago, Illinois in this April 14, 2009 file photograph. A jury found Blagojevich guilty on August 17, 2010 of corruption while in office. The jury found Blagojevich guilty on one count of making false statements and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the other 23 counts. Picture taken April 14, 2009. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)