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Blago Inks 6-Figure Book Deal

By the Associated Press

Posted Mar 2, 2009 5:05 PM CST

(AP) – A publicist for Rod Blagojevich says the former Illinois governor plans to write a book "exposing the dark side of politics," the AP reports. Glenn Selig says Blagojevich signed a six-figure deal today. The book, to be released on October, also will detail how Blagojevich selected President Barack Obama's successor in the U.S. Senate.

Selig says Blagojevich's book will tell the truth and will reveal information "that will at times be embarrassing to himself as well as to others." Blagojevich was impeached and removed from office following his arrest on federal charges that include allegations included he tried to sell the Senate seat. He denies wrongdoing.

In this photo released by CBS, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, shares a laugh with host David Letterman on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich gestures to photographers as he arrives for a taping of the "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich addresses the news media August 17, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images)

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appears on the NBC "Today" television show in New York Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Blagojevich is lashing out at lawmakers who booted him from office, calling his removal... (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks with NBC "Today" television show co-host Meredith Vieira after his interview, in New York Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Blagojevich is lashing out at lawmakers who... (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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