Insiders from Gov. Blagojevich’s administration will testify in the upcoming fraud trial of political fund-raiser Tony Rezko that Rezko was “one of a handful of extremely powerful political leaders” who had “significant influence” on gubernatorial appointments, according to a new federal court filing.
The document shows in the most detail yet how deeply federal investigators are probing into the inner workings of the governor’s office.
Witnesses for the prosecution include people “who helped select and process” gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions, acccording to the filing.
Prosecutors for the first time also said they have “internal governor’s office documents” that show Rezko was the “political sponsor” of four people who became members of a scandal-tainted government board that was involved in kickback schemes Rezko allegedly helped orchestrate.
“Individuals who helped select and process candidates for boards and commissions will testify that Rezko had weekly meetings with the head of patronage for the [Blagojevich] administration, where Rezko provided names of individuals he wanted appointed to certain boards,” prosecutors wrote in a 31-page document filed late Wednesday.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/783119,gov020708.article
DOJ attorneys in the Rezko case include:
Assistant U.S. Attorneys:
Carrie E. Hamilton
Christopher S. Niewoehner
Reid J. Schar
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Let's hope there's no surprises in this case. Rezko might have a smoking gun or as Musk Rat would say a get out of jail card. Does he know something that might damage a top official or even G-Rod himself. These crooks always work with the knowledge that they have to keep an Ace in their pocket just in case. Maybe Mrs. Rezko will have to sell some property for legal fees for her husband. I believe everything isn't all it seems to be and don't believe everything your told.
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