A government assess sentenced former Il Gov. Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in jail for data corruption wednesday.Blagojevich, who changes 55 Saturday, must start offering his jail phrase within 90 days, the assess purchased. He must also pay a $20,000 good.
"This is a chance to be powerful," Blagojevich informed journalists as he eventually left the Chicago, illinois government court. "This is a chance to attack through trouble. This 's time for me to be powerful for my kids."
The phrase followed a extraordinary apology by Blagojevich to his state, his family and the assess, in which he said he is "unbelievably sorry
