Supreme Court refuses to hear Blagojevich appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dashed one of Rod Blagojevich's last hopes to reduce his 14-year prison sentence by refusing to hear the former Illinois governor's appeal of his remaining corruption convictions, including his attempt to sell an appointment to the vacant Senate seat once occupied by President Barack Obama.

Supreme Court nears decision on Blagojevich appeal

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could soon learn whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal of his conviction on charges of corruption that included an attempt to sell an appointment to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.

Blagojevich asks high court to hear corruption case appeal

Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to hear an appeal of his corruption convictions that included his attempt to sell an appointment to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.