Recent Political Scandals

Rod Blagojevich, at the time the governor of Illinois, waves to the media after addressing questions about charges brought against him of conspiracy and bribery, including the allegation that he was seeking to benefit financially from his appointment of a successor to Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. After choosing Roland Burris to the position, Blagojevich was removed from office in January 2009, and later indicted on corruption charges.