It took a special character to ignore his predecessor still sitting in prison. Regardless of penalty, Blago was full speed ahead to maximize his profits from the Senate seat formerly held by President Obama. He trusted his constituents would overlook his sins. After all, conspiracy is the last refuge of the prosecutor without a case.
For over a year he blabbed his intentions over the telephone, as if the Feds had given up wire tapping. He began with a few steps to carry through on his plans inadvertently opening himself for felony prosecution. He behaved as though he held the Senate seat and the right to dispose of it.
His first trial went as he supposed it would. The prosecution spread its work too thin and the jurors paid too much respect to the Office of Governor in Illinois.The second trial left him guilty liable for a potential three-hundred years in prison.
Blagojevich's final excuse was incompetence. Despite his efforts, he did realize a red cent for his trouble. He has earned the scorn of his cohorts more adept at crime.
The public may become more bold in prosecuting officials.
No comments:
Post a Comment