more fraud, with a bit of corruption thrown in...
Trial Shows Former Illinois Governor in Two Lights - New York Times: "CHICAGO, Sept. 28 - It was alternately described Wednesday as a criminal racketeering conspiracy and as a deep friendship lasting half a lifetime. One side called it 'abuse of official power for personal profit and greed,' while the other said, 'Providing benefits to supporters is part of politics - not a crime.'


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Former Gov. George Ryan, left, and his lawyer, Dan K. Webb, entering the courthouse Wednesday in Chicago. Which version jurors believe will determine not only whether the defendants land in prison, but also the legacy of former Gov. George Ryan, who became widely known for clearing death row even as he left office amid scandal"