Former governor Rod Blagojevich attorneys attend retrial hearing; Robert Blagojevich will not be re-tried | abc7chicago.com

Former governor Rod Blagojevich attorneys attend retrial hearing; Robert Blagojevich will not be re-tried | abc7chicago.com

Charges have been dismissed against Robert Blagojevich, the brother of Rod Blagojevich. Also on Thursday, two public defenders were appointed to the former governor's defense team for his re-trial.

The Federal Government still wins. A criminal enterprise generally pays all fees and costs of their litigation. Whenever the government brings a criminal case against an individual, company or enterprise they are in a win-win situation. The individual, company or enterprise may not go to jail, but the monies they spend in litigation cost is generally the monies they took in from the criminal activities. The Feds win. This is our system of justice.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, August 26, 2010 Case dismissed against Robert Blagojevich | VIDEO Charges have been dismissed against Robert Blagojevich, the brother of Rod Blagojevich. Also on Thursday, two public defenders were appointed to the former governor's defense team for his re-trial. Suspect in murder of police officer arraigned today The man accused of shooting Chicago police officer Thor Soderberg with his own gun is being arraigned today. Feds OK $17.5M in disaster aid after floods Federal officials have approved $17.5 million in disaster assistance for seven Illinois counties hit by recent flooding. Matteson mystery stinks up pond State and local authorities are trying to figure out what caused a petroleum-like odor and a green tint in a Cook County Forest Preserve pond near south suburban Matteson. Elkhart soldier dies after 5 weeks in Afghanistan The family of a soldier from northern Indiana killed in Afghanistan says he had been on his deployment for just five weeks. State may have your lost money, property The state of Illinois could have your missing money or property. MORE STORIES Strange News Card table dance costs Caesars Palace $250K Wis. gov candidate Barrett's website disappears $100,000 theft alleged from Ind. anti-crime group NE Ind. novelty store stops accepting cash Horse race evokes age-old marital debate Consumer Restaurants scramble after massive egg recall Some hotels paying guests' baggage fees Beef prices on the rise Williams-Sonoma baby-bottle warmers recalled US investigates gas tank fires in Grand Cherokees Healthbeat Burn victim gets 2 new hands in 18-hour surgery Scientists restore vision with artificial cornea Alzheimer's drug could halt deadly disease Oral medication appears to shrink melanoma tumors Possible link between antihistamines, extra pounds MOST POPULAR Gary plans King of Pop birthday tribute Murdered teen's family moves back to Naperville Case dismissed against Robert Blagojevich Man with terminal cancer gets 20 years for DUI State may have your lost money, property All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 76°F 56°F Pleasant with sun and some clouds Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wipeout 8:00 PM Rookie Blue 9:00 PM NightlinePrime: Secrets of Your Mind - Why We Do What We Do 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope I-Team Report: The Threat Next Door New suspects are now being linked to the Hutaree, a radical militia group. Court: Ind. militiaman danger to community Lawyer argues for Indiana militia member's release 3 members of Midwest militia released from jail I-Team obtains first picture of Indiana militia arsenal Militia leader says he's ready for war on tape Pippen statue to join Jordan in Chicago Scottie Pippen is getting a statue at Chicago's United Center. PHOTOS: Together Again: Pippen statue to join Jordan's at Chicago's United Center Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone enter basketball HoF SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Right-wing media rush to defend Kochs Following a New Yorker article that reported on David and Charles Koch's funding of "stealth attacks" on the Obama administration, right-wing media, including recipients of the Kochs' largess, have rushed to defend the Kochs. Read More Glenn Beck "reclaims" the civil rights movement Glenn Beck recently lashed out at civil rights leaders who accused him of "hijacking" the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Though Beck claims he isn't "hijacking" King's legacy in "any way, shape, or form," he has repeatedly attempted to co-opt both King and the civil rights movement to promote his upcoming 8-28 rally and other political causes. Read More Beck's "non-political" 8-28 rally steeped in politics Glenn Beck says his August 28 Restoring Honor rally in Washington, DC will be a "non-political" event. However, many aspects of the rally, including its promotion by Beck and allied conservative groups, have been explicitly political. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants - Yahoo! News

Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants - Yahoo! News

The discovery of 72 slain Central and South American migrants on a ranch just south of the U.S. border provides a horrific reminder of the brutality of human trafficking in a country dominated by drug cartels.

Wednesday's Daily Brief

2010-08-25       The Daily Brief     Paul Abrams: How the Paul Ryan Budget Could Be Used as This Year's Wedge Issue -- Against the Right AP Paul Abrams: If the Democrats want to win in November, (i.e., suffer no more than 'normal' losses), they need to force Republicans to take a clear, unambiguous position, on a major issue, about which Tea Partiers and Independents have diametrically opposed positions. Enter, the "Ryan Budget". Click here to read more. Gordon Brown: The World's Biggest Emergency We must ask ourselves a big question: If we cannot be moved to do more when 20 million people are stranded, some under water, all homeless, then when will we do more? Sean Penn: Third Person Once Removed The real and devastating human issues in Haiti must be handled and led by a qualified president's deft hand. These elections are crucial, and I have no part in them. Neither should Wyclef Jean. William Bradley: Mad Men Review: Another Famous Anthropological Study The reports of Don Draper's descent into chaos have been greatly exaggerated. Much more happened in this episode, and there was a sense of greater forward motion. There be spoilers ahead, as usual. Markos Moulitsas: How Sex, Sin and Power Bind Jihadists to the Radical Right Whether it's their violent outlook, their views on women and gays, their hostility to knowledge and science, or their fear of pop culture, modern conservatives and jihadists are essentially cut from the same controlling, ideological cloth. Tony Blankley: Wishful Thinking on Iran The question today is not whether to appease Iran or not -- but whether Iran is appeasable. And if not appeasable, whether its threat can be defeated with acceptable costs.     HuffPost News Alaska Election Results 2010: Miller Leads Against Murkowski Fox News Rejects Media Matters Ad Highlighting Its $1 Million GOP Donation, Admits News Corp Opposes 'Democratic Candidates' August 24 Primary Elections: The 8 Biggest Winners And Losers Major Garrett Leaving Fox News For National Journal Samsung Galaxy Tab Sneak Peek VIDEO: Watch The Official Teaser   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Suburban schools resume after cuts | VIDEO Students in some cash-strapped school districts are beginning the new school year Wednesday with fewer teachers, bigger classes and a tough lesson in finances. Boy charged in chemical attack on 2 children A 13-year-old boy faces charges after he allegedly threw a chemical at two children who remained hospitalized Wednesday morning. Suitcase blown up at Roosevelt El stop A suspicious package disrupted CTA service at a South Loop El station late Tuesday. Birds invade Bridgeport block | VIDEO A block in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood is dealing with a huge bird invasion. More than 1,500 apply to live in MSI | VIDEO More than 1,500 people have applied to spend a month at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. 116,000 Ind. drivers owe Ill. Tollway $7M Some Indiana drivers could be in for a very expensive surprise. MORE STORIES Strange News Birds invade Bridgeport block | VIDEO More than 1,500 apply to live in MSI | VIDEO Office hides elephant, donkey after complaint Kazakh circus owner leaves lion in van overnight Gotcha! Vacationing family's photo captures thief Consumer Williams-Sonoma baby-bottle warmers recalled US investigates gas tank fires in Grand Cherokees Coffee prices hit 13-year high Costco reacts to egg recall | VIDEO Credit card reform law in effect Healthbeat Alzheimer's drug could put the brakes on deadly disease Cancer drugs might help fight HIV infections Salmonella vaccine may help prevent egg recalls | VIDEO Pregnant women may want to drink less diet soda Administration to appeal ruling in stem cell case MOST POPULAR Police: Teen missing from Wonder Lake Suitcase blown up at Roosevelt El stop Suburban schools resume after cuts Survey: Chicago No. 5 city for bed bugs More than 1,500 apply to live in MSI All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 79°F 56°F Sunny Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM The Middle 7:30 PM The Middle 8:00 PM Modern Family 8:30 PM Cougar Town 9:01 PM Castle 10:00 PM ABC 7 News Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Woods' ex-wife went 'through hell' Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren said she has "been through hell" since her husband's infidelity surfaced but she never hit him, according to an interview released Wednesday. Tiger Woods, wife officially divorced PHOTOS: The Tiger Woods saga AP interactive: Tiger Woods' career highlights DeWyze back in Chicago for tour American Idol winner Lee DeWyze returns to his Chicago-area roots this weekend to perform as part of the American Idol Live! tour. FLASHBACK to 2009: Lee DeWyze on 'The Chicago Huddle' SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

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