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Rezko Guilty on 16 Counts of Fraud, Corruption

Obama has links to Chicago developer, but trouble worse for Ill. Gov. Blagojevich

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(Newser) – Chicago developer Tony Rezko was found guilty today of 16 federal counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, corrupt solicitation and money laundering, WLS-TV reports. Rezko, whose links to Barack Obama have brought the Democrat some controversy, also has fundraising ties to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich; witnesses said Blagojevich OK'd giving state contracts to key donors.

An April 18, 2008, file photo shows indicted political fundraiser Antoin
An April 18, 2008, file photo shows indicted political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko leaving the federal building in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
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Indicted political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko leaves Chicago's federal building in this Oct. 19, 2006, file photo.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Antoin "Tony" Rezko leaves federal court in Chicago, Thursday, May 1, 2008.   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
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